Milwaukee Brewers Explode for Eight-Run Inning Against Tampa Bay Rays
Monday, October 26, 2026 · Tropicana Field · St. Petersburg, Florida
Milwaukee 10 Tampa 1
The Milwaukee Brewers delivered a stunning offensive performance against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, building a 10–0 lead with a massive eight-run fifth inning.
The Brewers entered the game leading the best-of-seven series 2–0 after winning the opening two games by one run each.
Playing in Tampa Bay’s home ballpark, Milwaukee turned a competitive start into a one-sided contest, putting the Rays under enormous pressure to respond.
How the Game Unfolded
3rd Brewers strike first
Christian Yelich and William Contreras delivered consecutive RBI singles, giving Milwaukee a 2–0 advantage.
The Brewers established control without needing a home run.
An eight-run explosion breaks the game open
Milwaukee sent a wave of runners across the plate. Brice Turang drove in two runs, Garrett Mitchell added an RBI single, Cooper Pratt doubled home two, and Sal Frelick and David Hamilton contributed additional run-scoring hits.
Jackson Chourio capped the scoring surge with an RBI double.
The Brewers scored eight runs with two outs, setting a World Series record for runs scored in a single inning with two outs.
Milwaukee shuts down Tampa Bay
The Brewers’ pitching and defense kept the Rays off the scoreboard.
Chandler Simpson made a spectacular running catch earlier in the game, but Tampa Bay’s defense could not prevent Milwaukee’s decisive fifth-inning rally
Series Implications
Milwaukee entered Game 3 holding a 2–0 lead in the World Series after consecutive one-run victories.
The decisive performance in Game 3 put the Brewers in an even stronger position as they pursue their first World Series championship.
Tampa Bay now faces the challenge of finding an offensive response and stopping Milwaukee’s momentum.
Final takeaway: Milwaukee’s eight-run fifth inning was the defining moment of Game 3.
The Brewers combined timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and effective pitching to turn the contest into a blowout and move closer to the franchise’s first championship.
