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The 2026 World Series could reach its conclusion swiftly, with Game 4 on Tuesday representing the first elimination opportunity. The Milwaukee Brewers hold a commanding 3-0 series advantage over the Tampa Bay Rays after a dominant 10-1 victory on Monday night, a game that saw the Brewers explode for eight runs in the fifth inning.
Tampa Bay had hoped the home crowd at Tropicana Field would provide a spark, but the team managed just one run on three hits. Now, the Rays are tasked with avoiding the first World Series sweep since 2012, when the San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers in four straight games.
Griffin Jax is slated to start on the mound for the Rays, who are in dire need of offensive production after a quiet performance in Game 3. Jax posted an 8-10 record with a 3.52 ERA during the regular season. The Brewers have not yet named their Game 4 starter, though Dustin May (2-2, 5.65 ERA) and another candidate (5-5, 3.87) are possibilities.
How to Watch Game 4
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Fox will broadcast the game nationally, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz in the booth and Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci reporting from the dugouts. Streaming is available through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
If necessary, Game 5 will also be played at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. ET. Games 6 and 7, if needed, would shift to American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, respectively, both at 8 p.m. ET.
Series Schedule and Odds
The World Series is a best-of-seven format, with the first team to win four games claiming the championship. Thus far, Milwaukee has won Game 1 (3-2), Game 2 (5-4), and Game 3 (10-1). For Game 4, BetMGM lists the Brewers as -135 moneyline favorites, with the Rays at +110. The over/under is set at 7 runs, and the spread is Brewers by 1.
Originally reported by yahoo.