Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Those records and the Misiorowski-Rasmussen matchup align with Game 5 on October 28 after the Rays’ Game 4 win; Game 3 on the 26th was a different matchup that Milwaukee won 10-1 to go up 3-0.)
Venue and First Pitch
Tropicana Field (indoor/domed stadium), St. Petersburg, Florida. First pitch is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Weather Forecast
Tropicana Field is fully enclosed, so outdoor weather has no impact on play. Outside conditions in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area for the evening are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 70s°F, partly cloudy to mostly clear, with northeast winds around 10-18 mph and minimal precipitation chance.
Current Rosters / Key Personnel Context
Both teams are using their postseason rosters.
Key Brewers contributors in the series have included Jackson Chourio (multiple multi-hit games, including 4-for-5 in Game 3), William Contreras, Brice Turang, Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, Cooper Pratt, and Jake Bauers. Pitching has featured Misiorowski, Robert Gasser (strong Game 3), and a deep bullpen that was heavily used in the 12-inning Game 4 loss.
Key Rays contributors include Junior Caminero (injured foot in Game 4 but expected to play), Yandy Díaz, Jonny DeLuca, Chandler Simpson, Liam Hicks, and Ben Williamson (walk-off hit in Game 4). Pitching has been a mix of starters and heavy bullpen usage.
Injury Reports
Brewers: Long-term absences include Grant Anderson (biceps, 15-day IL), Brian Fitzpatrick (elbow, 60-day IL), Quinn Priester (wrist/thoracic outlet, 60-day IL), and Angel Zerpa (forearm, 60-day IL). Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) returned for limited work in Game 3 and remains a potential option.
Rays: Shane McClanahan (forearm, shut down for postseason), Edwin Uceta (shoulder, 60-day IL), Jacob Melton (hamstring, 60-day IL), plus longer-term issues for players such as Gavin Lux, Jon Heasley, and Ryan Pepiot. Junior Caminero sustained a left foot injury during the Game 4 rally but stated he will play in Game 5; manager Kevin Cash indicated he expects him in the lineup.
Starting Pitchers
Brewers: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (regular season 16-5, 1.80 ERA, 252 K in 174.2 IP; postseason 1-0, 2.70 ERA in 13.1 IP across three starts). He started Game 1 of the World Series (5 IP, 1 ER) and has been the staff ace / NL Cy Young favorite. Throws elite velocity (reached 103.5 mph in Game 1, a Fall Classic record).
Rays: RHP Drew Rasmussen (regular season 16-5, 2.67 ERA, 174 K in 172 IP). He is starting on short rest (3 days) after 3.2 IP and 3 ER in Game 2. Earlier postseason work was strong (dominant outings vs. Yankees and Guardians). He has a history of elbow issues but has pitched a full workload in 2026.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Misiorowski’s high-velocity fastball/cutter/slider mix vs. Caminero, Díaz, and the Rays’ contact-oriented lineup (Rays have struggled offensively in the series, hitting around .195 with limited power through four games). Misiorowski limited them effectively in Game 1.
Rasmussen (command-oriented, lower walk rate) vs. Chourio (hot in the series with double-digit hits already), Contreras, Turang, and Yelich. Chourio has been one of the series’ standout performers.
Bullpen matchups will be critical given heavy usage in Game 4 (both sides emptied the pen in the 12-inning affair). Brewers’ high-leverage arms (e.g., Uribe, Megill, Ashby) vs. Rays’ mix.
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: Extremely strong postseason (won 8 straight at one point before Game 4). They took Games 1–3 of the World Series (3-2, 5-4, 10-1), featuring timely hitting and strong starting pitching, before the extra-inning collapse in Game 4. Regular-season record 103-59 (best in NL). Road record solid.
Rays: Fought back from 0-3 with the dramatic 12-inning win in Game 4. Offensive production has been limited overall in the series. Strong home record in the regular season (55-26). They reached the World Series by beating the Yankees and Guardians.
Series History
This is the first World Series meeting between the franchises (and first postseason series). In the 2026 regular season the Brewers held a 5-2 edge overall. All-time regular-season head-to-head is relatively even historically, with Milwaukee holding a slight edge in recent years. Both franchises are seeking their first World Series title (Brewers last appeared in 1982; Rays appeared in 2008 and 2020).
Current World Series:
Game 1 (Milwaukee): Brewers 3, Rays 2
Game 2 (Milwaukee): Brewers 5, Rays 4
Game 3 (Tampa Bay): Brewers 10, Rays 1
Game 4 (Tampa Bay): Rays 4, Brewers 3 (12 innings)
Brewers lead 3-1.
Betting Trends
Three of the first four games were decided by one run. Low-scoring environment overall (except Game 3 blowout). Domed stadium favors pitchers. Misiorowski’s elite stuff and rest advantage vs. Rasmussen on short rest tilt toward Milwaukee. Bullpens are taxed after Game 4. Historical note: Teams trailing 0-3 in the World Series have never come back to win the series; only a handful have forced a Game 5.
GAME ODDS
Milwaukee Brewers – 140
Tampa Bay Rays 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 27, 2026
