World Series could turn into a track meet. Can either team slow the other down?

The 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays features two of baseball's most aggressive base-running teams. The Rays finished tied for second in MLB with 164 regular-season stolen bases, while the Brewers ranked fifth with 162. Both clubs have maintained their aggressive running during October, making this only the fourth World Series in the Divisional Era to feature two top-five regular-season base-stealing teams.

While Tampa Bay relies on AL stolen-base leader Chandler Simpson, Milwaukee offers greater balance with seven players stealing at least 11 bases. Milwaukee also holds a significant advantage in controlling opposing baserunners, having surrendered just 71 steals compared to Tampa Bay's 131. Brewers Game 1 starter Jacob Misiorowski excels at preventing steals, whereas Rays starter Drew Rasmussen allowed 23 stolen bases during the regular season.