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The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the World Series after a dominant 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 at Tropicana Field on Monday night. The story of the game was rookie starting pitcher Robert Gasser, who delivered a masterful performance on the mound.
Gasser, making his first career World Series start, was virtually untouchable. He threw six shutout innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three and walking one. The 24-year-old left-hander faced the minimum number of batters through six innings, thanks to a caught stealing in the first and a double play in the sixth. He needed only 74 pitches to complete his outing, carving up the Rays' lineup with precision.
ESPN insider Jeff Passan took to social media to praise Gasser's effort. "Robert Gasser has faced the minimum through six innings. A first-inning hit erased on a caught stealing. A sixth-inning walk erased on a double play. He has thrown only 74 pitches. He's carving the Rays and will give the Brewers bullpen much-needed rest. Masterful performance," Passan wrote on X.
The Brewers' offense provided more than enough support, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to break the game open. Milwaukee extended its lead to 10 runs, putting the game out of reach. The Rays, who have struggled offensively throughout the series, could not mount a comeback against the Brewers' pitching staff.
Gasser has been brilliant throughout the postseason. In 15 innings of work, he has allowed just one earned run on seven hits. This start against the Rays, which could be his final appearance of 2026, caps off an incredible campaign for the young pitcher.
With the win, the Brewers are now one victory away from capturing the World Series title. They will look to complete the sweep in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Key Analysis
Gasser's performance was a textbook example of efficiency and poise on baseball's biggest stage. By throwing only 74 pitches over six innings, he not only silenced the Rays' bats but also preserved the Brewers' bullpen for the remainder of the series. His ability to induce weak contact and erase baserunners with timely double plays demonstrated maturity beyond his years. The Brewers' offense, meanwhile, capitalized on Rays' mistakes and delivered a decisive blow in the fifth inning. With a 3-0 series lead, Milwaukee is in complete control, and Gasser's masterful outing may be remembered as the defining moment of this Fall Classic.
Originally reported by yahoo.