Brewers Explode in Fifth for 10-1 Rout and 3-0 Series Lead

The Brewers used an eight-run fifth inning to turn a close contest into a 10-1 victory over the Rays on Monday night. Milwaukee collected 16 hits and moved to a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The win extended the club's postseason streak to eight games.

Gasser dominates early

Rookie left-hander Robert Gasser allowed one hit through six innings and faced the minimum through the first 18 batters. He permitted just one run across 15 innings in three road starts this postseason. Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta was charged with five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Milwaukee piles on late

With two outs in the fifth, the Brewers strung together seven straight hits. The outburst produced eight runs and forced Peralta from the game. Jackson Chourio finished 4-for-5 while William Contreras went 3-for-5. Of the 43 prior teams to trail 3-0 in a best-of-seven series, only one rallied to win.

Historical backdrop

Of the 25 teams that previously took a 3-0 lead in the World Series, 21 swept and four won in five games. The Brewers, who led the majors with 103 regular-season wins, can complete a sweep with a victory in Game 4 on Tuesday night.