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Brewers Dominate Rays: World Series Heading for Swift Conclusion
28 Oct
Summary
- Rays' offense severely limited to .501 OPS, lowest since 2012 Tigers.
- Playoff pitching dominance results in lowest collective OPS since 1983.
- Brewers' efficiency mirrors historical low plate appearance averages.

The Milwaukee Brewers are showcasing a decisive performance in the World Series, overwhelming the Tampa Bay Rays with remarkable efficiency. Through three games, the Rays have struggled offensively, averaging a mere 33 plate appearances per game, a figure not seen in the World Series since 1905 and 1963.
Tampa Bay's offensive struggles are stark, reflected in a .187/.237/.264 slash line for a .501 OPS. This offensive output is the second-lowest since 1988, trailing only the 2012 Detroit Tigers. This October has been defined by pitching supremacy, with all playoff teams collectively hitting a .637 OPS across 2,768 plate appearances, marking the lowest playoff OPS since 1983.