NewsRays Win World Series Game 4 in 12 Innings: Williamson Walk-Off Forces Game 5
Tampa Bay was three outs from elimination before a late rally delivered a dramatic 4-3 victory.
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World Series Game 4: Rays 4, Brewers 3
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Tropicana Field. Pinch-hitter Ben Williamson drove in the winning run with a ground-ball single to right, extending the World Series instead of allowing Milwaukee to complete a four-game sweep.
The Brewers still lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. That distinction is crucial: Tampa Bay's victory created a Game 5, but it did not level the matchup. Milwaukee needs one more win for the title, while the Rays must win three consecutive games to complete a comeback.
How Tampa Bay escaped elimination in the 12th
Milwaukee had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the 12th when rookie Cooper Pratt hit a solo home run. With the Rays down to their final opportunities, the bottom half became a sequence of balls put into play rather than one towering home run.
Junior Caminero reached on a throwing error, and Liam Hicks followed with a hit. Jonny DeLuca then singled home the tying run. Chandler Simpson's single loaded the bases, bringing Williamson to the plate as a pinch-hitter. He sent a grounder through the right side to score pinch-runner Nick Fortes and end the game. MLB's account of the inning documents how the rally unfolded.
Why this result changes the World Series conversation
Through three games, the Brewers had dictated the series, including a decisive 10-1 Game 3 victory. Game 4 was different because Tampa Bay endured a long, low-scoring contest and still found an answer after falling behind in extra innings. A team facing elimination rarely has room for a defensive mistake or a stranded runner; the Rays capitalized on both the error and the chance to keep the ball in play.
For Milwaukee, the defeat is painful but not terminal. A 3-1 lead leaves multiple opportunities to clinch. For Tampa Bay, the win supplies a chance to extend the series again, not a guarantee of momentum carrying into the next game. Baseball's short-term outcomes remain uncertain even after an emotional finish.
What made the ending unusual?
World Series walk-offs by teams facing elimination are uncommon, especially in extra innings. The official MLB game report places the result among a small group of postseason escapes. The defining fact is simpler than the historical comparisons: the Rays trailed in the 12th, tied it with DeLuca's hit and won on Williamson's first-pitch contact.
Milwaukee had been positioned to celebrate a championship after Pratt's homer. Instead, the game ended with Tampa Bay celebrating on its home field. That reversal is why the contest stands apart from a routine one-run win.
When is World Series Game 5?
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at 8 p.m. Eastern, with the Rays again hosting at Tropicana Field. MLB lists FOX and its associated platforms among the U.S. viewing options. Fans should confirm local listings and the latest pitching announcements with the league before first pitch.
As of this report, the confirmed result is Rays 4, Brewers 3 in Game 4, with Milwaukee ahead 3-1 in the series. No Game 5 outcome is implied or predicted.
Sources and verification
This original NewsTrendus report was prepared using the dated primary and independent sources below. The representative photograph does not depict the event, teams or people reported. Facts checked October 28, 2026; later developments may require updates.
- MLB.com, Rays' 12-inning World Series Game 4 comeback, Oct. 28, 2026
- MLB.com, game-winning at-bat and 12th-inning sequence
- MLB, Game 4 official play-by-play highlights and scoring sequence
- CBS Sports, postseason results and Game 5 schedule
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