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Who should Brewers want to face in the World Series?

With the Brewers clinching their first World Series berth since 1982, the focus now shifts to their potential opponents: the Guardians and Rays. The Brewers hold a slight edge in regular-season matchups, going 2-1 against both teams, but the Guardians’ October form presents a tougher challenge.

Cleveland has posted a 2.54 ERA in the postseason, with Gavin Williams dominating batters by striking out 33 in just 16⅔ innings. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s bullpen and starters—led by Freddy Peralta’s 1.29 ERA—have been equally formidable, though the Rays’ lineup has struggled offensively in October, averaging just 3.00 runs per game compared to Cleveland’s 4.25.

The Brewers’ patient approach at the plate, ranking top-five in walks and on-base percentage, could be tested by Tampa Bay’s disciplined defense and Tampa Bay’s 409 regular-season walks issued, the fewest in MLB. Cleveland’s lineup, while historically weak, has shown more firepower lately, with a .685 OPS in October, while Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero’s 42 homers in the regular season may not carry the same weight in October.

Milwaukee’s home-field advantage at American Family Field, where they’ll host Game 1 on October 23, adds another layer to the decision—rested and ready, the Brewers must now decide which team’s October resilience they’d rather face.

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