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After two 1-run losses, blowout at Trop puts Rays’ season on brink

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays could find some solace, at least, in the fact that they lost the first two games of this World Series by just one run apiece. They had a chance to win until the final out…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:44 AM
After two 1-run losses, blowout at Trop puts Rays’ season on brink
Key Things to Know
  • The Rays face World Series elimination after a 10-1 Game 3 loss to the Brewers placed them in a 3-0 deficit.
  • Milwaukee blew the game open with an eight-run fifth inning against Tampa Bay pitchers Freddy Peralta and Cam Booser.
  • Brewers starter Robert Gasser dominated Game 3, facing the minimum number of batters across six innings of work.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays face elimination in the World Series after a 10-1 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 at Tropicana Field on Monday night. Milwaukee now holds a commanding 3-0 series lead, leaving Tampa Bay on the brink of being swept. Rays starter Griffin Jax is scheduled to start Game 4 on Tuesday night as Tampa Bay attempts to avoid elimination.

Brewers starter Robert Gasser dominated Game 3, facing the minimum over six innings while allowing just one hit. An eight-run fifth inning by Milwaukee against Freddy Peralta and Cam Booser put the game out of reach. Tampa Bay scored its lone run in the ninth inning on an RBI double from Yandy Díaz against reliever Brandon Woodruff.

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