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If the Braves couldn’t be in it, is this your preferred World Series matchup?

The 2026 World Series is shaping up as a clash between two of Major League Baseball’s most dominant teams, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers each leading their respective leagues. This would mark the third time in the last four seasons that the Fall Classic features the top two teams from each division, following similar matchups in 2024 and 2020.

The two squads have thrived despite ranking among the league’s least powerful offenses in terms of isolated power, instead relying on strategic hitting and outdueling opponents to reach the postseason. Their recent regular-season series provided a taste of what’s to come, with the Brewers overcoming a 3-2 loss in Milwaukee to win the next two games by a combined 14-4 score.

If this matchup materializes, it would also guarantee a first-time champion, as neither team has previously hoisted the trophy.

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