Rays Defeat Brewers in 12 Innings at World Series
Tampa Bay staves off elimination in Game 4 to shrink Milwaukee's series lead to 3-1.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Baseball
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The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in 12 innings at Tropicana Field. The win keeps Tampa Bay alive in the 2026 World Series, cutting the Brewers series lead to 3-1.
Why it matters
The dramatic victory forces a fifth game in the series after Milwaukee held a commanding 3-0 advantage. The win was secured following a late rally in the bottom of the 12th inning.
Tampa Bay won 4-3 in 12 innings, narrowing the series deficit to 3-1. The game featured a solo home run by Cooper Pratt in the top of the 12th and a walk-off single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the frame.
The players
Ne-Yo
An American singer-songwriter who performed the national anthem at Tropicana Field during Game 4.
Evan Longoria
A professional baseball player who threw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
Ben Williamson
A baseball player who hit the walk-off single to secure the Rays victory in the 12th inning.
The details
After falling behind in the top of the 12th, the Rays utilized a defensive miscue by Milwaukee to spark their comeback. Jonny DeLuca drove in the tying run before Ben Williamson delivered the decisive walk-off hit.
Timeline
Ne-Yo performed the national anthem at Tropicana Field on October 27, 2026.
Game 5 of the World Series is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Tampa Bays victory keeps the franchise alive in the 2026 World Series, preventing a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers. This win forces the series into Game 5, altering the pressure dynamic for both clubs as they continue their championship quest.
The result forces the World Series to continue for at least one more game at Tropicana Field. Fans and analysts now track the series momentum as Milwaukee maintains a 3-1 lead with the potential for further elimination games.
The takeaway
The Rays narrow victory underscores how quickly postseason momentum can shift after defensive errors. Following a 12-inning marathon, both bullpens will be critical factors as the series continues into its next game.
What happens next
Game 5 of the World Series is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2026, at Tropicana Field.
Further reading
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