Game 5 is suddenly a turning point. Tampa Bay’s two-run, no-outs rally in the 12th inning of Game 4 kept its season alive and gave the Rays momentum in a series Milwaukee still leads, 3-1. The Brewers can clinch their first World Series title Wednesday, while the Rays must piece together a bullpen game after heavily using their rotation.

By the Numbers
  • Game 5: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One.
  • Milwaukee leads the best-of-seven series, 3-1.
  • Jacob Misiorowski led the regular season with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, a 0.80 WHIP and a .157 opponents’ average.
  • Three of the first four games were decided by 1 run.
Yes, But

The Rays’ comeback has changed the mood, but not the stakes: no team has ever forced a Game 6 after falling behind 3-0 in a World Series. Milwaukee remains one win from its first championship and has Misiorowski rested for the start.

State of Play
  • Misiorowski is set to start for Milwaukee on 4 days’ rest after allowing 1 run over 5 innings in Game 1.
  • Tampa Bay has no fully rested starter available; manager Kevin Cash expects to rely on the bullpen.
  • The Brewers have several relievers available, while the Rays are expected to use nearly every fresh arm.
What’s Next

A Brewers win ends the series and delivers the franchise its first title. A Rays win sends the teams back to Milwaukee for Game 6, with Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta potentially lined up to start.

Bottom Line

Game 4 gave the Rays renewed belief, but Milwaukee still controls the series—and has the clearer pitching plan. Tampa Bay needs its bullpen to turn that surge into another win.