# World Series preview: Why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team to beat against the Tampa Bay Rays

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/world-series-preview-why-the-milwaukee-brewers-are-the-team-to-beat-against-the-tampa-bay-rays/
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:18:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T05:25:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/world-series-preview-why-milwaukee-brewers-team-beat-tampa-bay-rays
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Brewers are favoured to win the series in six games.
- Tampa’s starting rotation is seen as its main edge.
- William Contreras is tipped for MVP and most hits.

## Summary

The preview backs the Milwaukee Brewers to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, citing Milwaukee’s overall strength and strong postseason form. It says Tampa could still win, but expects the Brewers to take the series in six games.

The article notes that the Rays struggled against pitches thrown at 98 mph or faster and have struck out 66 times in the postseason. It sees Tampa’s starting rotation as an advantage, singles out Drew Rasmussen as a possible MVP candidate, and names Brewers catcher William Contreras as a preferred MVP and hits pick.

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