Tampa Bay Rays Stage Dramatic Comeback to Keep World Series Hopes Alive

2026, October 28

United States

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4–3 in 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series, avoiding elimination with a remarkable late comeback. Milwaukee had moved ahead 3–2 in the top of the 12th inning, but Tampa Bay rallied with four consecutive singles, culminating in Ben Williamson’s game-winning hit. The victory forced a fifth game in the best-of-seven championship series.

The result ended Milwaukee’s eight-game winning streak and prevented the Brewers from completing a World Series sweep. Tampa Bay became only the fifth team in World Series history to avoid elimination after trailing 3–0 by winning Game 4. However, the historical odds remain daunting: none of the previous four teams to achieve that feat went on to win the championship.