Brewers Take 2-0 World Series Lead Into Game 3

The Milwaukee Brewers entered Game 3 of the World Series with a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays, who were scheduled to host Monday at Tropicana Field and try to narrow the series deficit. The first two games were played at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Rays now return to Florida for the next scheduled games, with Game 4 also listed at Tropicana Field. The World Series is a best-of-seven contest, so Milwaukee needs two more wins to claim the championship, while Tampa Bay must win to avoid falling further behind. Pregame previews identified Milwaukee right-hander Robert Gasser and Tampa Bay right-hander Freddy Peralta as the expected Game 3 starters. Their projected performances were forecasts, not game results. One analysis predicted Gasser would pitch 5⅔ innings, allow three hits and no runs, and record five strikeouts. It forecast Peralta for 6⅔ innings, six hits, two earned runs and seven strikeouts. The pitching matchup carries a personal history: Peralta spent several seasons with Milwaukee before being traded to Tampa Bay in January 2026. He was named American League Championship Series MVP after helping the Rays reach the World Series. A preview noted that he...