The Milwaukee Brewers moved within one victory of their first World Series title in franchise history after crushing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 on Monday.

Milwaukee’s offense delivered an explosive performance, but Robert Gasser also deserved considerable praise after continuing his exceptional run on the mound.

The left-hander surrendered one hit and recorded three strikeouts with a walk in six scoreless innings to earn the win.

Gasser is the second pitcher in World Series history to finish a start of six or more innings having faced the minimum number of batters. The other was Don Larsen in his perfect game on Oct. 8, 1956, when the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0.

Gasser had already delivered another important performance on Oct. 14. He threw five scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, surrendering three hits with three strikeouts and a walk.

He entered the postseason pitching better after finishing the regular season in excellent form. Gasser posted a 1.67 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 27 innings over his last five starts, with the Brewers winning four of those games.

The left-hander has not surrendered more than one run in an appearance since facing the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1.

Gasser is 1-0 with an 0.60 ERA and 0.53 WHIP in 15 innings over three postseason starts.

His ability to limit damage, maintain control and provide competitive innings prevented Tampa Bay from establishing early momentum. The Brewers quickly built a substantial advantage, but Gasser never allowed the score to affect his concentration or approach.

He continued attacking hitters while forcing the Rays to earn every opportunity. That composure helped Milwaukee avoid giving Tampa Bay any opening to begin a comeback.

Gasser does not need overwhelming velocity to control a game. He succeeds by locating his pitches, changing the hitter’s timing and remaining committed to his plan. His calm presence also allows him to recover quickly whenever a batter reaches base.

The left-hander has demonstrated that he can perform under the pressure of October without becoming overly aggressive. Rather than attempting to generate a strikeout on every pitch, he stays within himself and focuses on recording outs efficiently.

That approach is particularly valuable for a Brewers team supported by a deep bullpen. When Gasser works through several innings without creating unnecessary traffic, manager Pat Murphy can preserve his leading relievers and deploy them only when required.

Gasser entered the postseason behind Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson in Milwaukee’s rotation, but his recent performances have made him equally important.

With the Brewers one victory away from history, his work in Game 3 placed them in complete control of the World Series.