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Brewers and Rays Share Small-Market Traits but Diverge in Key Ways
The World Series matchup features two teams that avoid heavy home-run reliance, yet their paths to success differ sharply in approach and execution.
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Offensive Contrasts Stand Out
Both clubs posted a.258 batting average during the regular season. The Brewers recorded the lowest swing rate with the bases empty at 42.5 percent while seeing 4.07 pitches per plate appearance in those spots. The Rays ranked 15th in swing rate at 47.1 percent and 28th in pitches seen at 3.82. With runners on base the Brewers posted the top RBI rate at 18.9 percent and drove in 73.1 runs above expectation. The Rays finished second at 18.1 percent and 45.1 runs above expectation. The Rays also posted the lowest isolated power figure with runners in scoring position at.135 while seeing just 3.69 pitches per plate appearance.
Baserunning Styles Add Variety
The Rays ranked second in steals and steal attempts per opportunity while the Brewers placed fifth and sixth. Both clubs succeeded around 75 percent of the time. The Rays took the extra base 42 percent of the time and made 54 outs on the bases. The Brewers took the extra base 41 percent of the time and made 28 outs. Both teams also posted the two lowest average launch angles in the majors.
Pitching and Home Edges Differ
The Brewers led the majors in strikeout rate while the Rays led in walk rate. The two clubs tied for the MLB lead with 55 home wins in the regular season and went a combined 8-1 at home in the postseason. The Brewers drew nearly twice as many fans per game. Milwaukee posted a home reliance index of 125, scoring 5.52 runs per game at home and 4.75 on the road. The Rays posted a home reliance index of 104 and ranked 13th in home scoring and 15th on the road.
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