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Brewers Tab Dustin May for Potential World Series Sweep in Game 4

Milwaukee gives Dustin May the start in Game 4 as they aim to sweep Tampa Bay for their first title.

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May leads bullpen approach in Game 4

The Milwaukee Brewers have made their decision for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Right hander Dustin May will get the start on the mound as the team looks to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. A victory would secure the first championship title in the history of the Milwaukee franchise.

By giving May the start, Milwaukee is leaning into a bullpen game plan for this matchup. May has already contributed in this series. He pitched a single scoreless inning during Milwaukee's 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 2.

Pitching matchup and postseason stats

May finished the regular season with a 7-9 record, posting a 4.70 ERA along with 144 strikeouts. His postseason workload has been lighter. Across four playoff appearances, which includes one start, he holds a 5.63 ERA through eight total innings of work.

The Rays will send right hander Griffin Jax to the mound to start Game 4. Jax brings plenty of rest to this outing. He last pitched on Oct 15 against the Cleveland Guardians during the American League Championship Series.

Chasing historic postseason sweep

A victory on Tuesday night would put Milwaukee in elite company. The Brewers are trying to join the 1976 Cincinnati Reds, known for their "Big Red Machine" era, as the only teams to sweep both the LCS and the World Series.

No team has completed a sweep of both series since the LCS format expanded to a best of seven format in 1985. Milwaukee has a clear opportunity to complete the run on Tuesday night.

What it means for the next game

Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays (MLB, Wed, 28 Oct): Tampa Bay Rays win 45%, Milwaukee Brewers win 55%; projected score Tampa Bay Rays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 4. Our safest pick: Rays +3.5.

Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays (MLB, Thu, 29 Oct): Tampa Bay Rays win 47%, Milwaukee Brewers win 53%; projected score Tampa Bay Rays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 4. Our safest pick: Rays +2.5.