World Series Game 3: Rays crushed by Brewers in 10-1 loss at Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays lost 10-1 against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the World Series at Tropicana Field Monday night. 

The Rays now trail behind the Brewers, who took a 3-0 lead overall and will now only need one more win to take the franchise's first World Series title back home to Milwaukee.  

World Series recap

Game 3:

The Rays struggled hard on their home turf against the Brewers. Milwaukee was able to take the lead early on with two points in the third inning. After that, the Brewers had an explosive fifth inning, gaining eight points over the Rays. 

The Rays were able to score once in the bottom of the ninth inning before the game was called. 

The backstory:

In Game 2, Tampa Bay jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning on Saturday in Milwaukee. However, it took a turn when Milwaukee came back for a 5-4 victory. 

The Rays had a chance to tie the game in the ninth inning, putting the tying run at first base, but the team wasn't able to bring him home. 

Rays face pivotal Game 4

Big picture view:

Now that the Rays have lost their third game in the World Series, the Rays have to pull a massive upset to bring home their first World Series title. Milwaukee now sits in a good spot with them only one win away from being World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. 

This marks the Rays' third World Series appearance — following losses in 2008 and 2020. This matchup between the Rays and the Brewers marks an opportunity for either team to make franchise history. 

Ceremonial first pitch

Dig deeper:

Former Rays manager Joe Maddon threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. 

Maddon managed Tampa Bay from 2006 to 2014, leading the team to its first American League East title and first World Series appearance in 2008. During his tenure, he won 754 games and guided the Rays to four playoff berths.

World Series schedule

What's next:

Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. If necessary, Game 5 will be played Wednesday in St. Petersburg.

See the full lineup below: 

• Game 4 - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays
• Game 5 - Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays *If needed
• Game 6 - Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed
• Game 7 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed

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