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Rays Face Elimination in World Series Game 4 Against Brewers
Milwaukee is a money-line favorite as SportsLine projects 8.9 combined runs and gives the Over a 62% edge in simulations.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Milwaukee Brewers can secure their first World Series championship by completing a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with first pitch set for 8:08 p.m. ET.
Milwaukee established a commanding 3-0 series lead Monday with a 10-1 victory over Tampa Bay, following earlier wins of 3-2 in Game 1 and 5-4 in Game 2 after rallying from a four-run deficit.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will start right-hander Griffin Jax, who holds a 6.00 postseason ERA, while Milwaukee considers a bullpen game and has not confirmed a starting pitcher.
History favors Milwaukee; only the 2004 Boston Red Sox have overcome a 3-0 postseason deficit, and no team has advanced to Game 6 of a World Series after trailing 3-0.
Former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria will throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4, celebrating his franchise legacy. If Tampa Bay avoids elimination, Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday at Tropicana Field.