Tropicana Field

While most locals would rather the home team would have lifted the Commissioner's Trophy, the windfall from thousands of visiting Milwaukee fans more than made up for the Rays losing the Series.

The Rays' remarkable season ends with a 4-1 loss in Game 5. In a matchup of similar styles, Milwaukee's pitching overwhelmed Tampa Bay's bats throughout the Series. William Contreras was the MVP.

Milwaukee took the lead in the top of the 12th on a home run by Cooper Pratt, but Tampa Bay rallied to win it on a bases-loaded RBI single by Ben Williamson. Game 5 is at the Trop on Wednesday.

Central Avenue was buzzing before the first Rays home game in the Fall Classic. And it wasn't just Rays fans. Several Brewers backers said it was cheaper to fly and stay here than buy tickets back home.

After two one-run losses in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay finds itself down 3-0 with the possiblity of two more games at home. Thousands of Brewers fans were attendance at Tropicana Field to watch the rout.

Rays fans spread out on blankets in the outfield at Tropicana Field on Friday and Saturday to watch the video board as the team played the Brewers in Milwaukee.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said the city has "a lot of experience with large events" and will be able to handle the throng of fans during the World Series.

Games 1 and 2 will be shown on the videoboard while guests watch from the stands or field. Upgrades include a buffet at the Hall of Fame Bar & Grill or seating in 162 Landing with food and drink included.

Fans still looking for seats to Games 3 and 4 at Tropicana Field will need to look to secondary ticket sellers and expect to shell several hundred to a few thousand dollars per ticket.

It's "Sun vs. Suds" beginning Friday night with Game 1 in Milwaukee. The Brewers and Rays become the first teams in the bottom half of MLB payrolls to meet in the championship since 1991. And there will be no rainouts: Both teams play in stadiums with roofs.

Tampa Bay opens play in the Fall Classic at Milwaukee on Friday defeating Cleveland in Game 6 of the ALCS. Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz hit two-run homers to help close out the Guardians.

Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings and Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure on Cleveland to win Game 5. The series comes back to Tropicana Field for Game 6 on Monday night.