Only right that the leaders in batting average — the Brewers and the Rays — are squaring off in the World Series.
This World Series will come down to a rising young star’s bat, a dominant bullpen, and a squad that automatically seals the deal late.
Rays After Eight
This year, the Rays are 92-0 when they take the lead into the eighth inning.
Even with their backs against the wall, they have an answer.
Kevin Kelly’s changeup on a 0-2 count with the bases loaded gets the Rays out of a jam with a World Series on the line.
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Brewing Late Into the Night
Conversely, the Brewers have arguably the best bullpen in the majors.
In the postseason, they have a 1.33 ERA.
Their relievers, like Abner Uribe, bring the sinker-slider combination. Aaron Ashby will come in and deliver a curveball that hits almost 100 mph. JoJo Romero sends batters in ground balls with his sweepers.
The series will come down to who leads heading into the final three frames. Otherwise, be the trailing team, and it’s going to be impossible to come back.
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A Young Junior
Junior Caminero, leading the Rays’ offense, will not only challenge the Brewers’ pitchers but also keep them on their heels.
He’s an all-field hitter who eliminates any means of a defensive shift whenever he’s up at-bat.
While the postseason has been a struggle for him, going 9 for 30 at the plate, he carried momentum into the World Series.
Caminero’s first playoff home run could not have come at a better time. Off a splitter, the young star drove one into the foul pole to give the Rays a huge cushion.
Last Nugget
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski led the majors with a 1.80 ERA.
In 1957, the Milwaukee Braves—now known as the Atlanta Braves—won the World Series with Lew Burdette’s 2.71 ERA, the best in the majors.
Final Prediction: Rays in seven.
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