With just one victory needed to secure their first-ever World Series championship, the Milwaukee Brewers also have the chance to become the first MLB team in history to sweep both a seven-game LCS and the World Series within a single year. They face the Tampa Bay Rays tonight, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field. The New York Post reported that teams with a 3-0 lead in best-of-seven postseason series have won the series 42 of 43 times.
Winning Game 4 would not just be a trophy for the shelf; it would be a statement of dominance. They are now hunting for a ninth. This streak includes a sweep of the Dodgers in the NLCS, where they also won every single game. If they close it out tonight, they join the 1976 Reds as the only team to achieve this double sweep feat.
The Pitching Matchup and the Plan
Rays starter Griffin Jax holds an 8-10 record with a 3.53 ERA for the season. Griffin Jax will take the mound for Tampa Bay tonight. Milwaukee has announced its starter. Before pitching the ninth inning last night, longtime Brewer Brandon Woodruff was getting ready to start this game. The team now looks at options like Dustin May, Kyle Harrison, and Shane Drohan. The choice matters because the Brewers have already scored 18 runs in the first three games, including a massive 10-1 blowout in Game 3.
The last time the Brewers were this close, they swept the Dodgers. That win set the stage for this moment.
How to Watch Without Cable
Fans can tune in to the game on FOX. For those without a cable subscription, a live TV streaming service is the only way to see the action. The New York Post highlighted that DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial for new users. This trial includes the Choice plan, which carries the FOX channel as part of its 125+ channel options. It is a simple way to catch the potential historic win without paying for a full month of service.
The schedule remains set for a Game 5 on Oct. 28 if the Rays force it. Games 6 and 7 are slotted for Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, but those dates are only active if necessary. Right now, the focus is on Tuesday night.