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Brewers Blow Series Lead: Rays Rally for 4-3 Extra-Inning Win
28 Oct
Summary
- Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4, 4-3 in 12 innings to avoid elimination.
- Rookie pitcher Shane Drohan was charged with a costly error in the loss.
- Drohan previously considered quitting baseball after a Rule 5 draft setback.
The Tampa Bay Rays have forced a Game 5 in the World Series, securing a dramatic 4-3 victory in 12 innings over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers, who held a commanding 3-0 series lead, saw their championship hopes tempered by a late-game collapse at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. A pivotal moment occurred in the top of the 12th inning when Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run, seemingly putting the Brewers within grasp of the title.
However, the Rays responded with a furious rally, stringing together four consecutive hits to walk off with the win. Rookie left-hander Shane Drohan was ultimately charged with an error that contributed to the Brewers' defeat, marking a difficult series debut. This crucial mistake drew criticism regarding the managerial decision to entrust a first-time series pitcher in such a high-stakes game.
Adding to the narrative, Shane Drohan had previously expressed his struggles with the sport, revealing in a June interview that he nearly quit baseball. He cited a difficult Rule 5 draft experience in 2024, where the Chicago White Sox returned him to the Boston Red Sox, as a moment of significant doubt. Despite these past setbacks, including nerve decompression surgery on his left shoulder in February 2024, Drohan has continued his career, eventually being traded to Milwaukee in February 2026.
