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Rays Force Game 5: Stunning 12th-Inning Rally Stuns Brewers
28 Oct
Summary
- Rays secured a 4-3 win in the 12th inning to avoid World Series elimination.
- Jonny DeLuca and Ben Williamson hit crucial home runs in the decisive rally.
- Tampa Bay became only the fifth team to win Game 4 after trailing 3-0.
The Tampa Bay Rays have successfully staved off World Series elimination, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4. This win, achieved through a remarkable rally in the 12th inning, forces a decisive Game 5.
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson were the heroes, delivering key home runs that ignited the comeback. Their clutch hits came after Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt had hit a go-ahead home run in the top of the 12th, bringing the Brewers closer to a sweep.
This victory marks a significant comeback for the Rays, as they become only the fifth team in 26 instances to win Game 4 after trailing 3-0 in the World Series. Historically, the previous four teams to achieve this have lost Game 5.
The Rays also ended an eight-game winning streak for the Brewers, who were aiming to become one of the few teams to sweep both the League Championship Series and the World Series.
