Brewers Aim to Extend World Series Lead in Game 3 Against Rays
Milwaukee enters Game 3 with a 2-0 series advantage, with the game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to expand their 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the World Series on October 26, with first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
The Brewers secured a 5-4 victory in Game 2, overcoming an early deficit. After trailing 4-0 in the first inning, Milwaukee responded with two runs and tied the game in the sixth inning. A single in the seventh inning proved to be the deciding run. This win puts the Brewers in a strong position, as 80.7% of teams that have held a 2-0 lead in the World Series have gone on to win the championship.
Prior to Game 3, the annual Roberto Clemente Award will be presented. This award honors a player for exceptional character, community involvement, philanthropy, and contributions both on and off the field. This year's recipient is New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.
For fans without cable, the game can be streamed via a five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV, which includes FOX among its 125+ channels. The CHOICE package is recommended for access to FOX.
The starting pitchers for Game 3 are expected to be Freddy Peralta (10-11, 4.42 ERA) for the Brewers and Robert Gasser (5-5, 3.87 ERA) for the Rays.
The World Series schedule is as follows: Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2 Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4 Game 3: Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET (FOX) Game 4: Oct. 27, 8 p.m. ET (FOX) Game 5: Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)* Game 6: Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)* Game 7: Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)* *if necessary