In a dramatic turn of events Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays avoided elimination in the World Series by staging a two‑run rally in the bottom of the 12th inning. The 4‑3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers pushes the championship showdown to a pivotal Game 5 at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.
Key moments of the rally
Milwaukee had taken a 3‑2 lead in the top of the 12th when Cooper Pratt belted a tiebreaking home run off Rays reliever Ian Seymour. The Brewers appeared poised to complete a sweep and capture their first World Series title.
However, the Rays answered back immediately. A throwing error by third baseman Joey Ortiz on Junior Caminero’s leadoff grounder off reliever Antonio Senzatela set the stage. Liam Hicks then singled off Shane Drohan, who was making his first appearance since Oct. 15.
Jonny DeLuca followed with a single to center that drove in pinch‑runner Cedric Mullins, knotting the game at three runs each. Chandler Simpson’s subsequent single loaded the bases, prompting Milwaukee to shift to a five‑man infield.
Pinch‑hitter Ben Williamson, who had gone 1‑for‑15 in the postseason up to that point, delivered the decisive blow. He hit a chopper over first baseman Jake Bauers and into right field, allowing the winning run to score.
Historical context
The Rays become only the fifth of the 26 teams that have fallen behind 3‑0 in a best‑of‑seven World Series to win Game 4. The previous four teams that achieved a Game 4 win ultimately lost the series in Game 5. Of the 43 teams that have trailed 3‑0 in any best‑of‑seven postseason matchup, only the 2004 Boston Red Sox overcame the deficit to win the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.
What’s next?
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. Both clubs will look to capitalize on the momentum shift. The Rays, still seeking their first championship, will aim to extend the series further, while the Brewers will try to regroup and close out the title on home turf.
Fans in Tampa Bay and across the nation will be watching closely as the series heads into its most critical juncture.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
