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Rays vs. Brewers: 26 Numbers To Know For The 2026 World Series

The 2026 World Series features a historic matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, marking the first time since 1980 that both participants are seeking their inaugural championship title. Both clubs entered the postseason as top seeds, though they arrive with distinct profiles; the Brewers boast a league-leading offense and a dominant ace in Jacob Misiorowski, while the Rays rely on a disciplined pitching staff that has consistently limited opponents to three runs or fewer throughout their playoff run.

Despite their success, both teams struggled with power hitting during the regular season, ranking in the bottom third of the league for home runs. Milwaukee enters the series with momentum, having led the league in hits and on-base percentage, while Tampa Bay looks to capitalize on a high-performing bullpen led by closer Bryan Baker.

This series also highlights the contrast in team construction, as the Rays maintain one of the lowest payrolls in baseball despite securing 98 regular-season victories.

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