Brewers and Rays Set for World Series Game 3 at Tropicana Field

The Milwaukee Brewers take a 2-0 series lead to Tampa Bay for Game 3 on Monday night following two victories at home.

The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 2-0 lead in the World Series as the matchup shifts to Tropicana Field for Game 3 on Monday night. Milwaukee reliever Aaron Ashby has appeared in eight of 10 postseason games, throwing 15⅔ innings to help secure the first two victories. Catcher William Contreras has anchored the Brewers' defense, going 2-for-2 in ABS challenges and catching two runners stealing in Game 1, while hitting 4-for-8 with two RBIs at the plate.

Robert Gasser will start Game 3 for Milwaukee, having allowed one run across nine innings in two previous postseason road starts. The Tampa Bay Rays counter with Freddy Peralta, who has posted a 0.89 ERA since August 26. The Rays enter the contest seeking to correct defensive lapses, including a Game 1 error by Jonathan Aranda at first base and a dropped fly ball by Chandler Simpson.

Tampa Bay’s offense struggled against left-handed pitching during the regular season, recording a .678 OPS that tied for 25th in the majors. To rebound, the Rays may rely on high-leverage relievers Bryan Baker and Cam Booser, though Baker has not pitched more than one inning in any postseason appearance. Milwaukee’s bullpen has combined for a 0.81 ERA across 44 innings from Ashby, Abner Uribe, Trevor Megill, DL Hall, and JoJo Romero.