Rays and Brewers chase first World Series titles
Both teams chase their first World Series championship in only the second guaranteed first-time-winner Fall Classic since 1920.
The Rays and Brewers have reached the World Series, and neither has ever won baseball's biggest prize. Only the second Fall Classic since 1920 guarantees a first-time champion.
The Rays were given just a 1.1 per cent chance of winning the World Series in April, while the Brewers had 2.1 per cent odds. Milwaukee's bullpen is one of the strongest in the game, giving them a pitching advantage.
The Rays have built their success through a scrappy approach to small-ball baseball and strong organisational culture. Both teams will compete across a best-of-seven series.
- 1.1 per cent
- Rays World Series odds in April
- 2.1 per cent
- Brewers World Series odds in April
Why it mattersBaseball history says money usually wins October, but both these teams got here on shoestring budgets, proving that smart culture and depth matter more than spending.
AustraliaThe World Series is followed by baseball fans across Australia, and this matchup offers an underdog story few predicted.
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