Brewers Lead Rays 2-0 in World Series as Game 3 Moves to Tampa Bay

The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, and Game 3 is set for Monday, Oct. 26, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET. The Brewers won Game 2 on Saturday, 5-4, after falling behind 4-0 following the top of the first inning. They got two runs back in the bottom of the first, Sal Frelick hit the game-tying home run in the sixth, and rookie Cooper Pratt's RBI single in the seventh gave them the lead. A Game 3 win would put Milwaukee one victory from a franchise-first World Series title. Of the 57 teams that have taken a 2-0 World Series lead, 46, or 80.7%, went on to win the title. The game will open with the presentation of the Roberto Clemente Award to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.

The left-leaning source, NPR, covers the series through the Rays' roster construction. Its piece argues that the Rays' shrewd trades explain much of their success, noting that more than half their roster came from trades, and it does not discuss Game 3 itself. The alternative sources, ESPN and CBS Sports, focus on the series' on-field state: ESPN breaks down the atypical errors, dominant bullpens and offensive struggles of both teams, while CBS Sports frames the night around whether the Brewers can go up 3-0. The right-leaning sources differ most in emphasis. The New York Post centers on how to stream the game for free and on the Game 2 comeback, and Fox News frames the matchup around pitching and hitting. Fox says the Brewers must keep Aaron Ashby's pitching effective, the Rays must get hits with runners in scoring position, and the Brewers clearly have the upper hand, while also promoting a Betr bonus offer.