- Both teams earned it — the Brewers and Rays finished with the best records in their leagues and steamrolled strong opponents en route to a World Series starting Oct. 23.
- Watch the Brewers’ identity: relentless comebacks, a dominant bullpen (1.33 postseason ERA) and young stars like Jackson Chourio and William Contreras — though their starting depth, especially Jacob Misiorowski, is a key question.
- The Rays counter with elite pitching and defense (tiny postseason starter ERA), a trade-deadline boost in Freddy Peralta, and a powerful top trio led by Junior Caminero — small-ball contact and speed behind them keeps pressure constant.
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