Brewers head to Tampa with 2-0 World Series lead for Game 3 against the Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers traveled to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 26, 2026, for World Series Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, with Milwaukee holding a 2-0 lead in the series according to the FOX Sports live game page.

Milwaukee brings a two-game lead into Tampa Bay

The Brewers won the first two games of the World Series on the road, taking Game 1 and Game 2 in Tampa Bay before the series shifted to Game 3. The live page describes Milwaukee as defending its advantage after those wins, while Tampa Bay entered needing to respond at home.

According to the game page, the Rays were listed as the home team for the matchup, with the game set for Tropicana Field. The page also noted the teams’ recent form going into the contest, with Milwaukee coming off a pair of close wins and Tampa Bay looking to avoid falling further behind.

Pitching matchup and betting numbers

The probable starting pitchers were listed as Tampa Bay right-hander Frank Peralta, wearing No. 51, and Milwaukee left-hander Robert Gasser, wearing No. 54. The game page gave Peralta a 2-0 record with a 1.08 ERA and Gasser a 0-0 record with a 1.00 ERA.

The posted betting lines favored Milwaukee slightly. The Brewers were listed at minus-1.5 on the run line, while the Rays were plus-1.5. The total was set at seven runs.

• Event: World Series Game 3
• Date: October 26, 2026
• Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Probable starters: Frank Peralta for Tampa Bay, Robert Gasser for Milwaukee
• Series status: Milwaukee led 2-0 after winning the first two games
• Total: 7 runs

What the first two games showed

The game page included several notes from Game 2 to frame the series. Aaron Ashby earned the save for Milwaukee after throwing 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out three. Logan Henderson took no decision after giving up four runs, three earned, in three innings for the Brewers.

For Tampa Bay, Drew Rasmussen did not factor into the decision after allowing three runs in 3.2 innings. Liam Hicks provided one of the Rays’ brighter moments in Game 2, going 1-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a two-run home run.

Team form and player leaders

The page also listed season context for both clubs. Milwaukee entered with a team batting average of .258, 11 home runs, 16 stolen bases and a 2.12 team ERA. Tampa Bay was listed at .230 with 8 home runs, 15 stolen bases and a 2.91 ERA.

Among the players highlighted on the page, William Contreras led Milwaukee with a .395 average and three home runs, while Jackson Chourio led the Brewers with eight RBI. For Tampa Bay, Richie Palacios led the club with a .320 average, Yandy Díaz led with two home runs, and Liam Hicks led the Rays with eight RBI.

For everyday readers, the key point was simple: Milwaukee arrived in Tampa with a comfortable series lead, while the Rays faced a must-answer spot at home in a game that the odds projected to be tight and low-scoring.

Source: WORLD SERIES GAME 3