Braves News: Hurston Waldrep review, Rays force Game 5, and more

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Brewers, who are leading 3-1, will clinch the championship with a victory in this crucial matchup. The Rays boast a strong home record of 55-26 and an overall record of 98-64. Conversely, the Brewers have a 103-59 overall record and a 48-33 road record.

The collective batting average of the Brewers' hitters stands at a remarkable .259, the highest in Major League Baseball. This seventh encounter between the two teams this season sees the Brewers with a 5-2 edge. Standout performers for the Rays include Liam Hicks with 16 doubles, a triple, and 18 home runs, while Jackson Chourio has contributed with 27 doubles and 25 home runs for the Brewers.

Yandy Diaz has been impressive with a .444 batting average over the last 10 games for the Rays, whereas William Contreras has been in fine form over the same period for the Brewers, batting .425. In the last ten games, the Rays have managed a 5-5 record, a .224 batting average, and an ERA of 3.90, slightly outscored by their opponents by three runs.

Meanwhile, the Brewers have a stellar 8-2 record, a .277 batting average, and a 2.18 ERA, outscoring their opponents by 21 runs. Injuries have impacted both teams, with the Rays' Gavin Lux, Jon Heasley, Shane McClanahan, Edwin Uceta, Jacob Melton, and Ryan Pepiot sidelined for extended periods, while the Brewers' Grant Anderson, Brian Fitzpatrick, Quinn Priester, and Angel Zerpa are also currently hospitalized for various periods.