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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen celebrates during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Tampa Bay Rays joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams to lose in their first three World Series appearances. The Rays were beaten by the Milwaukee Brewers, who took the title for the first time by winning Game 5 by a 4-1 score. Manager Kevin Cash said the team is "banged up and hurting." Drew Rasmussen, who started on short rest, allowed one run and two hits over four innings. The Rays led the AL East from mid-May and topped the American League with 98 wins. Closer Bryan Baker said the team should use this as motivation to keep working.
