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Brewers’ World Series domination of Rays should have Guardians fans saying ‘what if’

The Brewers are pummeling the Rays in the World Series just one series after eliminating the Guardians.

By Henry Palattella · Away Back Gone

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:50 PM

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Writer Henry Palattella argues Cleveland Guardians fans should feel 'what if' watching Milwaukee dominate the Rays.
The Milwaukee Brewers moved toward a potential World Series sweep after an eight-run fifth inning in Game 3.
Sal Frelick hit Milwaukee's only home run across the first three games of the series.

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Writer Henry Palattella argues that the Milwaukee Brewers' commanding performance against the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series should leave Cleveland Guardians supporters wondering what could have been. Milwaukee moved to the brink of a World Series sweep following an eight-run fifth inning in Game 3 on Monday, which featured seven consecutive two-out hits.

Palattella suggests that although Cleveland may have lacked the offensive firepower to defeat Milwaukee, the Guardians would have offered stiffer competition than Tampa Bay. He notes that Milwaukee relies heavily on elite pitching, including starter depth and reliever Aaron Ashby, alongside timely hitting rather than power.

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