Rays vs. Brewers World Series preview: Who has the edge in matchup of MLB's 2 best teams? - Yahoo Sports
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the 2026 World Series. Both teams are seeking their first championship title in franchise history.
Why it matters
The matchup is historic as it features two top-seeded teams that have never won a World Series, marking a significant moment for MLB fans.
Since the MLB postseason began on Sept. 29, 12 teams have played 35 games to get to this point. Just two teams remain in the field.
It's the top-seeded, 98-win Tampa Bay Rays against the top-seeded, 103-win Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. Neither team has ever won a title. Game 1 begins at 8 p.m. ET Friday in Milwaukee.
Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.
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