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Historic Outburst | Brewers Blow Open World Series Game 3 With 8-Run Fifth-Inning Surge
The Milwaukee Brewers' relentless postseason offense delivered a record-shattering statement as the 2026 World Series shifted to Tropicana Field for Game 3 on Monday night.
The Milwaukee Brewers' relentless postseason offense delivered a record-shattering statement as the 2026 World Series shifted to Tropicana Field for Game 3 on Monday night.
Exploding for an eight-run, two-out rally in the top of the fifth inning, the Milwaukee Brewers built a commanding 10-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The offensive barrage, capped by eight consecutive hits with two outs, put Milwaukee within striking distance of taking an overwhelming 3-0 series lead in their pursuit of the franchise's first World Series title.
Game 3 Inning Breakdown Summary
- Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Series Standing: Milwaukee Brewers lead series 2-0
- Early Action: Christian Yelich and William Contreras RBI singles in top 3rd, MIL 2-0
- Fifth Inning Surge: 8 runs scored on 8 consecutive two-out hits, MIL 10-0
- Offensive Standout: Jackson Chourio goes 4-for-4 with 2 doubles and an RBI
Eight Hits, Eight Runs | The Fifth-Inning Avalanche
With two outs and the bases loaded against Rays reliever Cam Booser in the top of the fifth inning, Milwaukee unleashed one of the most explosive two-out rallies in MLB postseason history.
Brice Turang ignited the scoring wave with a two-run single up the middle. Garrett Mitchell followed immediately with an RBI single, before Cooper Pratt doubled down the left-field line to drive in two more runs.
Sal Frelick added another RBI double, forcing a second pitching change. Against reliever Cole Sulser, David Hamilton ripped an RBI single before Jackson Chourio delivered his fourth hit of the night, an RBI double, to push the lead to 10-0.
Selected Player Line Statistics
| Player | Position | Game 3 Key Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | Outfielder | 4-for-4, 2 Doubles, RBI, 1 Run Scored |
| Christian Yelich | Designated Hitter | 2-for-3, RBI Single, 1 Run Scored |
| Cooper Pratt | Shortstop | 1-for-3, 2-Run Double, 1 Run Scored |
| Robert Gasser | Starting Pitcher | 5.0 IP, 1 Hit, 0 ER, 72 Pitches |
Chourio's Perfect Night at the Plate
Leading the way for Milwaukee's balanced lineup was 22-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio. The rookie phenom put on a hitting clinic, starting his night 4-for-4 with two singles, two doubles, and an RBI. Chourio scored the opening run of the game in the third inning following an RBI single from veteran Christian Yelich, setting the tone for Milwaukee's continuous pressure on the bases.
On the mound, Brewers starter Robert Gasser worked efficiently through 5.0 scoreless innings, giving up just one single while keeping the Rays' lineup off-balance throughout the evening.
For more postseason coverage, see the MLB hub and our Dodgers and Braves NLDS Game 4 report.
Sources
- 1World Series Game 3 Live Updates: Brewers Surge to 10-0 Lead Over Rays| FOX Sports
- 2Brewers vs. Rays Live Updates: World Series Game 3 Score and Highlights| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- 3Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays Game Story and Box Score| MLB.com
- 4Rays Put on Brink of World Series Flop by Brewers' Historic 8-Run, 2-Out Surge| Newsday