The Tampa Bay Rays staved off elimination in the 2026 World Series on Tuesday night, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a dramatic 12-inning Game 4 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Brewers appeared poised to secure their first championship in franchise history after Cooper Pratt launched a towering home run in the top of the 12th inning to break a 2-2 tie. However, the Rays mounted a resilient rally in the bottom of the frame, utilizing small ball to keep their season alive. After a series of singles and a crucial throwing error, Ben Williamson delivered a walk-off hit to secure the victory.
A Series Still in Play
While the Brewers still lead the series 3-1, the Rays’ victory forces a Game 5 on Wednesday. Historically, no team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit to win the World Series, but the Rays have successfully avoided the sweep.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the Brewers are set to start presumptive National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski as they look to clinch the title. The Rays, having exhausted much of their bullpen—including using scheduled Game 5 starter Nick Martinez in relief during Tuesday's marathon contest—will look to build on their late-game momentum to extend the series further.
