Milwaukee Brewers take 3-0 World Series lead over Tampa Bay Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, to build a 3-0 lead in the World Series, UPI reported. The Washington Post, Yahoo Sports, and the Detroit News all reported that the Brewers scored a historic eight two-out runs during a single fifth inning. [1][2][10][12]

With the victory, the Brewers stand just one win away from securing their first championship title, according to UPI. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Milwaukee entered the game holding a 2-0 series advantage after previously earning a 5-4 come-from-behind win in Game 2. [1][17]

Prior to Game 3, CBS Sports reported that left-hander Robert Gasser was named as the starting pitcher for Milwaukee, while former Brewer right-hander Freddy Peralta took the mound for Tampa Bay. The New York Post noted that Peralta was named the ALCS MVP heading into the matchup. [3][4]

The World Series is the annual championship contest of Major League Baseball, decided through a best-of-seven playoff between the American League and National League champions. The victory puts the Brewers on the brink of securing a series sweep. [10][13]