Rays Close In With Late Surge
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. With the win, the Brewers lead the series 3-1. The game was decided in extra innings after both teams traded blows through the first nine frames.
Attendance at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, was 40,514. The Rays improved to a record of 98-64, while the Brewers sit at 103-59.
Scoring Sequence
Milwaukee took an early lead in the second inning when Andrew DeLuca scored on a double by Simpson. The Rays tied the game in the fourth when Frelick scored on a double by Pratt. Milwaukee regained the lead in the same frame when Caminero scored on a fielder's choice and an error by Hamilton.
Hamilton answered for Tampa Bay in the fifth inning with a solo home run to right center field, traveling 391 feet. The score remained tied 2-2 through the ninth inning, forcing the contest into extra innings.
Extra Innings Decided It
In the 12th inning, the Rays took a 3-2 lead when Pratt hit a home run to left center field, carrying the ball 396 feet. Milwaukee tied the game at 3-3 when Mullins scored on a single by DeLuca. The Rays ultimately secured the victory when Fortes scored on a single by Williamson, with Simpson and DeLuca advancing to second and third base, respectively.
Pitching Performance
Ian Seymour earned the win for Tampa Bay, allowing one run on two hits in one inning of work. He struck out one batter. Shane Drohan took the loss for Milwaukee, allowing four hits and one run in no outs recorded.
Dustin May started for the Brewers, pitching three innings with three hits allowed, two earned runs, and three strikeouts. Griffin Jax started for the Rays, pitching four innings with four hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and six strikeouts. The bullpen for both teams was active, with multiple relievers contributing to the final score.
Sources
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