The Tampa Bay Rays are still alive in the 2026 World Series after a wild 12th inning turned Game 4 on its head and handed them a 4-3 walk-off win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
For most of the night, it looked like the Brewers were on the verge of a sweep. Then Tampa Bay finally broke through in the bottom of the 12th, starting with an error on a Junior Caminero ground ball. Four hits later, the Rays had the finish they had been chasing and sent the series to Game 5.
The decisive inning came after Cooper Pratt had put Milwaukee ahead with a 12th-inning home run. That blast had the Brewers sitting three outs from the title before the Rays answered with the kind of late-game execution they have leaned on throughout the World Series.
Ben Williamson delivered the walk-off hit, and the reaction inside the park made clear just how sudden the swing had been. Brewers fans were stunned as the game slipped away, while Tampa Bay celebrated a win that kept its season going.
There was also concern surrounding Caminero after he was visibly hurt while running to first base in the 12th. He remained in the game long enough to reach third before being replaced by pinch runner Cedric Mullins. After the game, Rays skipper Kevin Cash said on FOX that Caminero will play on one leg in Game 5 if necessary.
The Rays now head into Game 5 with the series extended and another chance to keep pushing this thing deeper. Game 5 of the 2026 World Series is set for Wednesday at 8 PM EDT.
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