Milwaukee took control of the World Series on Monday night, routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup and move one victory away from the franchise’s first title.
Key moment
The contest was decided in a five-run burst that began in the fifth inning, when Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked an eight-run uprising that turned a close game into a blowout and put the Rays on the defensive for the remainder of the evening.
Manager Pat Murphy praised his players’ effort after the win, noting the character he has seen from the club all season. "The guys play hard," Murphy said. "They don’t give in. They make every pitch count, and that’s what it takes to win. That’s the same thing that Tampa did all year. That team is very, very capable. This is a best-of-seven series. It looks like we’re in the driver’s seat, but it’s baseball. Anything can happen."
The victory in Tampa marked a decisive shift in momentum, putting the Brewers in position to close out the series at home with one more win. While Milwaukee holds the overwhelming advantage, Murphy’s remarks underscored the unpredictable nature of postseason baseball and the need for continued focus.
With the series now in Milwaukee’s favor, attention will turn to the remaining games and how each club adjusts. The Rays, having fallen into a sizable deficit, will need to regroup quickly to avoid being swept, while the Brewers can prepare to attempt to secure the franchise’s first World Series championship.