Tampa Bay Rays extend World Series with extra-innings victory against Milwaukee Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 to stave off elimination and force a Game 5 in the 2026 World Series.
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The Tampa Bay Rays kept their season alive by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in a 12-inning victory during Game 4 of the World Series in St. Petersburg, Florida. Yahoo Sports and The Guardian reported that the Rays rallied in the 12th inning to stave off elimination and avoid a sweep by the Brewers. [1][2][10]
According to Yahoo Sports, Ben Williamson hit an RBI single in the 12th inning to secure the win for the Rays. Chandler Simpson also hit a single in the same frame, while Milwaukee shortstop Cooper hit a home run earlier in the contest. [1][2]
The series continues with Game 5 at Tropicana Field. According to Yahoo Sports, the Brewers hold a 3-1 series lead heading into the match. Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to start on the mound for Milwaukee, while Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay. [4][5]
The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the American League East Division and play their home games at Tropicana Field. The Milwaukee Brewers represent the National League Central Division and host games at American Family Field. As FTMQ Sports reported earlier, Rasmussen previously started Game 1 of the American League Championship Series for Tampa Bay. [14][15][18]
In short
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in 12 innings in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series.
- Ben Williamson hit an RBI single in the 12th inning for the Rays.
- The Milwaukee Brewers lead the World Series 3-1 heading into Game 5.
- Jacob Misiorowski and Drew Rasmussen are the scheduled starting pitchers for Game 5.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]World Series Game 5 thread: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee BrewersYahoo Sports Top, 6d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]World Series Game 5 – Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay RaysYahoo MLB, 6d ago
- [3]Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers: How to watch Game 5 of the 2026 MLB World Series tonightYahoo MLB, 6d ago
- [4]World Series Game 5 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (3-1) @ Tampa Bay Rays (1-3)Yahoo MLB, 6d ago
- [5]World Series Game Discussion: Brewers vs Rays Game 5 WednesdayYahoo MLB, 6d ago
- [6]Brewers vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 World Series Game 5 picks by proven modelCBS Sports Headlines, 6d ago
- [7]Brewers vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 World Series Game 5 picks by proven modelCBS Sports Headlines, 6d ago
- [8]~$!【MLB World Series 2026】 Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers Game 5 Match Live Free TVVantage Data Centers, 6d ago
- [9]Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays MLB World Series Game 5 PreviewAOL.co.uk, 6d ago
- [10]Rays battle from brink in 12th inning to stun Brewers and stave off World Series sweepThe Guardian, 7d ago
- [11]Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers: How to watch Game 5 of the 2026 MLB World Series tonightYahoo Sports, 6d ago
- [12]Lineups, live updates from Brewers-Rays World Series Game 5ESPN, 6d ago
Background
- [13]Game 7 of the 2025 World Series on Wikipedia
- [14]Tampa Bay Rays on Wikipedia
- [15]Milwaukee Brewers on Wikipedia
- [16]Tampa Bay Rays on Grokipedia
- [17]Milwaukee Brewers take 2-0 lead in NLDS over San Diego Padres FTMQ Sports, 30d ago
- [18]Dodgers Face Small Market Rivals as League Championship Series Begins FTMQ Sports, 22d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 18 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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Earlier reports of ours on the same people and subjects.
- Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Guardians to tie ALCSTop Stories, 16d ago
- Guardians defeat White Sox to force Game 4 in ALDSTop Stories, 27d ago
- Milwaukee Brewers take 2-0 lead in NLDS over San Diego PadresTop Stories, 30d ago
- Dodgers Face Small Market Rivals as League Championship Series BeginsTop Stories, 22d ago
- Cleveland Guardians take ALCS lead with Game 3 win against RaysTop Stories, 19d ago
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