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Milwaukee is one win from its first World Series title after taking a 3-0 lead over Tampa Bay, including a 10-1 rout in Game 3. A Brewers victory would complete a rare sweep of both the NLCS and World Series; a Rays win would keep alive their bid for an unprecedented comeback from 0-3.

By the Numbers
  • Teams leading a best-of-seven postseason series 3-0 have advanced 42 times in 43 tries (98%); 33 of those series ended in sweeps.
  • Only 2 teams have forced a Game 7 after falling behind 0-3; only the 2004 Red Sox went on to win the series.
  • Milwaukee scored 8 two-out runs in one inning in Game 3, a World Series record.
  • Griffin Jax has a 1.88 ERA over 24 innings in his last 6 outings.
Yes, But

The Brewers are heavy favorites, but the Rays are facing elimination with their season on the line. Tampa Bay points to its resilience earlier in the playoffs, while Milwaukee’s rested top relievers give it a strong advantage if Game 4 becomes a bullpen battle.

State of Play
  • Game 4 is Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field, televised nationally on FOX and FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One.
  • Jax will start for Tampa Bay; Milwaukee’s starter was still undecided, with Brandon Woodruff, Dustin May, Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan among the possibilities.
  • The Rays have scored 1 run and collected 7 hits over their last 17 innings.
  • Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is 8-for-14 in the Series; catcher William Contreras has thrown out 3 would-be base stealers.
What's Next

Tampa Bay is expected to use its bullpen aggressively, while Milwaukee can turn to key relievers who rested during the Game 3 blowout. A Brewers win ends the Series; a Rays win sends it to Game 5 and extends their comeback attempt.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee has the momentum, the rested bullpen and history on its side—but the Rays need only win one game at a time to keep their season alive.