Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
October 27, 2026 · Tropicana Field · St. Petersburg, Florida
The 2026 World Series delivered another tense October classic in Game 4, with the Milwaukee Brewers looking to secure the franchise’s first championship against a Tampa Bay Rays team fighting to keep its season alive.
After taking a commanding 3–0 series lead, Milwaukee entered the night one victory away from a championship sweep.
Tampa Bay needed a win to extend the series and halt the Brewers’ postseason momentum.
FINAL — 12 INNINGS
Rays 4
Brewers 3
Series: Milwaukee leads 3–1
Early scoring sets the tone
Tampa Bay struck first in the second inning when Chandler Simpson delivered an RBI double to bring home Jonny DeLuca.
Milwaukee responded in the fourth. Cooper Pratt doubled home Sal Frelick to tie the game at 1–1, but the Rays regained the lead later in the inning when Junior Caminero scored on a fielder’s choice and throwing error.
The Brewers answered again in the fifth inning. David Hamilton launched a solo home run to even the score at 2–2.
Pitching takes over
Following the fifth-inning home run, both teams struggled to produce the decisive run.
Milwaukee’s bullpen kept Tampa Bay off the scoreboard, while the Rays matched the Brewers’ pitching effort.
The game remained tied through nine innings and continued into extra innings, with defensive plays and timely relief pitching keeping the championship-clinching opportunity alive for Milwaukee.
The dramatic 12th inning
The decisive action arrived in the 12th.
Top of the 12th: Cooper Pratt hit a solo home run to give Milwaukee a 3–2 lead.
Bottom of the 12th: Jonny DeLuca delivered a game-tying single, bringing Tampa Bay level at 3–3.
The winning play: With the bases loaded and nobody out, pinch-hitter Ben Williamson lined a walk-off single off Shane Drohan to score the winning run and send Tropicana Field into celebration.
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, in St. Petersburg, where Milwaukee will get another chance to win its first World Series title while Tampa Bay attempts to extend its remarkable comeback bid.
Final verdict: A marathon postseason battle that showcased Milwaukee’s power, Tampa Bay’s resilience and one unforgettable walk-off finish.
The Brewers remain one win away from the championship, but the Rays have given themselves another night to fight.
