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Ben Williamson’s 12th-inning walk-off single kept Tampa Bay’s season alive, lifting the Rays to a 4-3 win over Milwaukee in Game 4 of the World Series. Down to their final three outs and facing elimination, the Rays rallied after rookie Cooper Pratt’s go-ahead homer to avoid a sweep and force Game 5.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Rays 4, Brewers 3.
  • The game lasted 12 innings.
  • Aaron Ashby extended his postseason scoreless-relief streak to 18 innings, surpassing Andrew Miller’s 16-inning record from 2016.
  • Before this game, 16 teams had won a World Series elimination game on a walk-off; Tampa Bay became the second to do so while facing a sweep, joining the 1910 Cubs.
Yes, But

The Brewers came within three outs of a sweep, and Pratt’s homer in the 12th briefly put them back in front. Tampa Bay still had to get a crucial final out before mounting its winning rally.

State of Play
  • The Rays avoided elimination and will host Game 5 on Wednesday.
  • Tampa Bay used several relievers in an “all hands on deck” effort to keep the game close.
  • The Brewers still lead the series and can clinch their first World Series title with another win.
What’s Next

The Rays need another win Wednesday to send the series back to Milwaukee. The Brewers will try to close out the championship on the road.

Bottom Line

Williamson’s hit bought Tampa Bay another game—and a chance to turn a near-sweep into a real series.