Tampa Bay stayed alive in the World Series on October 28, 2026, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a 12-inning Game 4 at Tropicana Field.
Cooper Pratt Home Run Pushes Milwaukee Near Championship
For the first three games of the Fall Classic, the American League champions looked entirely overmatched. The Brewers brute-forced their way through October, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers before rolling into Tropicana Field with a commanding series lead. Milwaukee looked poised to secure its first World Series title in 57 years during the 12th inning of Game 4, while the state of Wisconsin was preparing to drown itself with Miller Lite and Spotted Cow.
It was his fourth hit of the night and a backbreaking blow that left the Brewers half an inning from a championship.
I hit the thing and I was like, oh my gosh. That’s gone.
Cooper Pratt, via ESPN
I was just trying not to strike out,
Pratt added after the game. The dramatic shot left the Brewers just three defensive outs away from hoisting the trophy. Pratt admitted that it was hard to sleep the night before, noting that it was probably going to be a little harder that night.
Tampa Bay Rays Rally in the 12th Inning
Baseball has a swift way of turning triumph into despair. The Brewers’ path to a title unraveled starting with a defensive miscue with no outs in the bottom of the 12th. Junior Caminero rolled a grounder toward third baseman Joey Ortiz, whose throw skipped past first baseman Jake Bauers for an error that put the tying runner on base.
I was just … I don’t even … it’s all kind of a blur at this point.
Liam Hicks, Rays catcher, via ESPN
Hicks followed by bouncing a single to left field, putting runners on the corners with nobody out. When Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca strode to the plate, the Brewers’ infield came in — and DeLuca smashed a Shane Drohan pitch right back up the middle to tie the game. Speedster Chandler Simpson followed with a grounder to load the bases for pinch hitter Ben Williamson.
Ben Williamson Walk-Off Swing Delays Milwaukee Celebration
Manager Kevin Cash deployed Williamson to face a compressed infield and a high-stakes situation. One pitch was all it took.
That’s magic right there.
Ryan Vilade, Rays utilityman, via ESPN
The dramatic victory ensured the Rays live to play another afternoon. The 35-year-old designated hitter stood in the middle of the clubhouse, still gobsmacked by what had unfolded over the previous 4 hours and 20 minutes.
We have tomorrow.
Diaz, designated hitter, via ESPN
We have a new day. We have life,
Diaz added. Game 5 awaits at Tropicana Field, with Milwaukee still holding a three-games-to-one series advantage.
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