2026 World Series Preview: Brewers vs. Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will begin the 2026 World Series tomorrow night, showcasing their top pitchers in a matchup that highlights both similarities and differences between the teams.

Both teams are known for their small budgets and strong emphasis on pitching, speed, and defense. They will rely on their ace pitchers, Jacob Misiorowski for the Brewers and Drew Rasmussen for the Rays, both of whom are having exceptional seasons. Misiorowski is a frontrunner for the National League Cy Young Award, while Rasmussen has maintained a sub-3.00 ERA for six consecutive seasons and excelled in the playoffs.

Despite their comparable styles, the teams have distinct characteristics that could influence the outcome of the series. The Brewers and Rays will aim to leverage their unique strengths as they compete for the championship.