Brewers explode for eight two-out runs to lead World Series 3-0

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied for eight runs with two outs in the fifth inning of Game 3, extending their lead over the Tampa Bay Rays to 10-1 and giving the club a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-seven World Series. The inning, which lasted 17 pitches, featured a two-run single by Brice Turang, followed by hits from Garrett Mitchell and Cooper Pratt that turned a 2-0 deficit into a 7-0 lead.

Jackson Chourio added a single and a double as part of his four-hit night, while David Hamilton’s single off reliever Cole Sulser pushed the margin to 9-0. The Brewers became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, a feat previously achieved only by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 2020 NL Championship Series game.

"Worst feeling in the world, feeling like you let your team down," reliever Cam Booser said in the Rays clubhouse.

"It's kind of that chip and a chair mentality. We've got a seat at the table. We've got to do something with the chip. Obviously the only thing we can do is win tomorrow," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.

Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta noted the discipline of his teammates at the plate, adding, "Just tried to hit the ball the other way." The Rays, who have not played a World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years, now face a daunting task; historically, 21 of the 25 teams that fell behind 3-0 in a World Series were swept.

The game also featured a reversed force-out call after a replay review, giving William Contreras an infield single that loaded the bases. After the inning, Rays shortstop Taylor Walls described his missed play, saying, "You just try to get your eyes as close to where the ball is going to be…".

The Brewers will look to close out the series in Game 4, while the Rays hope to avoid a sweep.