Brewers rout Rays 10-1, move within one win of first World Series title
Milwaukee breaks game open
After two close games in Milwaukee, the Brewers pulled away in the fifth inning. They scored eight runs, setting a World Series record for two-out runs in one inning, and recorded seven straight hits with two outs.
Gasser keeps Rays quiet
Rookie left-hander Robert Gasser allowed a single to Yandy Díaz to open the bottom of the first, then retired 14 straight batters. He faced the minimum through six innings with help from a caught stealing and a double play.
Rays face elimination
The victory gave Milwaukee an 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and its eighth consecutive win, tying the record for a single postseason. Of 43 major league teams previously down 3-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series, only the 2004 Boston Red Sox came back to win.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said the Rays had to win the next game. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, where Brewers fans supported the team from behind the visitors’ dugout on Monday.
Key points
- Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 10-1 to take a 3-0 World Series lead.
- The Brewers scored eight runs in the fifth, including a record seven straight two-out hits.
- Robert Gasser allowed one hit and faced the minimum through six innings.
- Game 4 is Tuesday night at Tropicana Field.