Brewers offense, Gasser efficiently pummel the Rays

In the fifth inning of game three of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers crushed the Tampa Bay Rays with a 10-1 victory at Tropicana Field. The offensive explosion began with seven consecutive hits for eight runs, bringing the Brewers to their first World Series title opportunity in franchise history. Fans witnessed their former ace, Freddy Peralta, get overwhelmed, as the Brewers forced him to throw 20 pitches in the top of the first inning.

Robert Gasser, Brewer's southpaw, responded efficiently in his start, allowing only one hit in the bottom of the first inning to Yandy Díaz. The offense kept piling up hits, with Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich collecting the first two hits of the game. Junior Caminero's force play at second base loaded the bases, setting the stage for the first of seven consecutive two-out hits.

Bobby Diesel and William Contreras drove in runs, extending the Brewers' lead to 8-0. Following Gasser's 75 pitches in six innings, Antonio Senzatela stepped in for a scoreless second scoreless inning. Brandon Woodruff returned to the mound, bringing back memories of his previous performance against the Atlanta Braves in the 2021 National League Division Series.

With a perfect 7-0 record on the 26th day of the month, the Brewers are now one win away from history, aiming to sweep the World Series.