Brewers fans at Tropicana Field turned a commanding World Series performance into a road-game celebration on Monday, as Milwaukee routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to take a 3-0 series lead and made the venue sound like home well after the final out.
Broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt told viewers the dome felt like an extension of Milwaukee, noting that while visiting fans are common, the scene was unlike anything he had witnessed.
Derek Jeter said he was taken aback by the size of the Milwaukee contingent. Speaking about watching from the green room, he added that it was remarkable to see how many Brewers supporters filled the building. Alex Rodriguez called it succinctly, describing the scene as a Milwaukee takeover.
The Brewers’ offense erupted in the fifth inning, producing eight runs on seven consecutive two-out hits, which are World Series records. Jackson Chourio collected four hits and joined the postgame set, where three-time World Series champion David Ortiz handed him a “My Dawg!” shirt in recognition of his night.
Chourio, speaking through a translator, said the crowd deserved as much credit as the team. He added that he hopes they can deliver a championship for the fans.
Asked by Jeter how he planned to rest before a clinching opportunity, Chourio said the club has prepared for this moment. He called it special, adding that the Brewers have one more to focus on Tuesday to complete the mission.
Milwaukee is now one victory away from securing the first World Series title in franchise history. Game 4 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Tropicana Field.
Brewers World Series fans at Tropicana Field create postgame celebration
The traveling support lingered long after the final pitch, amplifying the atmosphere as the Brewers moved within one win of a championship. Players and analysts alike pointed to the crowd’s presence as a defining element of the night.
The performance built on Milwaukee’s earlier success in the series, including the way the Brewers World Series opener set the tone after a long layoff.
The Tampa Bay Rays, who play their home games at Tropicana Field, were left searching for answers against Milwaukee’s surging lineup.
As anticipation builds for a potential clincher, Major League Baseball officials prepared for the possibility of a championship celebration under the dome, coordinating with MLB and local authorities.