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NewsABC7 WWSBOctober 26, 2026Manatee County

Rays host Brewers in World Series Game 3 at Tropicana Field following Game 2 loss

Photo: ABC7 WWSB

The Tampa Bay Rays trail 2-0 in the World Series heading into Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field. Game 2 ended in a 5-4 victory for Milwaukee after a check-swing strikeout call against Yandy Diaz.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of Game 3 determines whether the Rays stay competitive in the best-of-seven World Series or face a 3-0 deficit.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers play Game 3 of the World Series at Tropicana Field at 8 p.m. Monday.
  • The Rays trail the series 2-0 after losing Game 2 in Milwaukee by a score of 5-4.
  • Game 2 ended on a check-swing strikeout call against Yandy Diaz, who agreed with the umpire's decision.
  • Tampa Bay scored four runs in the first inning of Game 2, featuring a two-run home run by Liam Hicks.
  • Milwaukee scored five unanswered runs in Game 2, securing the win with a run in the seventh inning.
  • The Rays have won three-game series 11 times this season according to ABC7.
  • Traffic on I-275 near Tropicana Field was light Monday afternoon with minor congestion near the stadium.
  • The Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Howard Frankland Bridge showed no traffic delays in either direction.
  • Weather conditions near Tropicana Field were mostly dry with sunshine, afternoon winds gusting 25-30 mph, and cooler temperatures expected after the game.

Who's Mentioned

locationSunshine Skyway Bridge“Bridge showing no traffic delays”PersonFisher“8-year-old attendee and youth baseball player”PersonLiam Hicks“Rays player who hit a two-run home run in Game 2”OrganizationWWSB“News publisher of the article”locationMilwaukee“City where Game 2 was played”locationEnglewood“Resident's home town”locationTropicana Field“Stadium in St. Petersburg hosting Game 3”OrganizationABC7“Source cited regarding team statistics”locationHoward Frankland Bridge“Bridge showing no traffic delays”PersonDan“Englewood resident attending the game with his son”OrganizationFerg’s“Sports bar across the street from Tropicana Field”PersonYandy Diaz“Rays player involved in the final play of Game 2”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Baseball team playing in the World Series”PersonJunior Caminero“Favorite Rays player named by Fisher”PersonEvan Longoria“Favorite Rays player named by Fisher”locationSt. Petersburg“City where Tropicana Field is located”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Baseball team playing in the World Series”