Rays beat Brewers in 12 innings to avoid World Series sweep
Pinch hitter Ben Williamson's bases-loaded ground ball in the 12th inning scored Nick Fortes and gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series at Tropicana Field. Milwaukee leads the series 3-1. Game 5 is Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT on FOX in St. Petersburg, the Rays' final home game of 2026.
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Why it matters
The win keeps Tampa Bay's season alive, but Milwaukee can still clinch the title with one more victory. Wednesday's Game 5 is the Rays' final home game of 2026.
What to watch
Game 5 is Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. Central in St. Petersburg, Florida, on FOX.
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