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After a dramatic 12‑inning Game 4 where the Tampa Bay Rays stunned the Milwaukee Brewers with a walk‑off single by Ben Williamson, the World Series heads to a decisive Game 5 tonight at 7 p.m. on Fox. The post recaps the pivotal moments—Brewers’ top‑of‑the‑12th lead, Rays’ two‑run rally, and Williamson’s game‑winning hit—then invites fans to discuss the upcoming showdown between the Rays and Brewers.
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX (also FOX Deportes). After a dramatic 12th‑inning comeback win on Tuesday, the Rays look to force a Game 6, while the Brewers—bolstered by Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and starter Jacob Misiorowski— aim for their first championship. Key hitters for Tampa Bay include Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz and Chandler Simpson. Fans can stream the showdown live via Fubo or DIRECTV (free trials available).
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax enters Wednesday’s World Series Game 5 one day removed from helping his team avoid elimination against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old worked four innings in Tuesday’s 4-3 victory, allowing four hits and two earned runs while striking out six. The Rays now face another elimination game after using seven […] The post Rays’ Game 4 starter open to pitching in Game 5 if needed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is looking to lead his team to its first World Series championship in franchise history. Milwaukee currently holds a 3-1 Fall Classic lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. Of course big moments lead to pressure-packed situations. Murphy was asked about navigating the pressure while speaking to reporters ahead of Game […] The post Brewers’ Pat Murphy gets brutally honest when asked about World Series pressure appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers maintained a steady clubhouse atmosphere after Tuesday’s Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Milwaukee came within three outs of its first championship before the Rays rallied to extend the World Series. MLB Network shared a clip Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, featuring Brewers reporter Sophia Minnaert describing the clubhouse mood […] The post Brewers locker room ‘even’ after 12th inning Game 4 loss to Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits Milwaukee’s young ace Jacob Misiorowski against Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen. Misiorowski, who threw 78 pitches in Game 1 and 89 in Game 2, is on a short leash after a five‑inning, one‑run effort, while Rasmussen returns on just three days’ rest after a rough 3 2/3‑inning start. Both pitchers have logged career‑high innings this postseason, raising stamina concerns. Milwaukee sticks with its Game 4 lineup, swapping Sal Frelick for Garrett Mitchell, and relies on a rested bullpen featuring JoJo Romero and Trevor Megill. The Rays’ bullpen is similarly taxed, with questions about Nick Martinez and Junior Caminero’s health. First pitch is at 7:08 p.m. on Fox.
The Brewers hold a 3-1 lead in the 2026 World Series as they face the Rays in Game 5 on Oct. 28 at 8 PM ET. Jacob Misiorowski, the ace with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, will start for Milwaukee, while Tampa Bay counters with Drew Rasmussen on short rest. The game streams live on FOX (or FOX Deportes) and can be watched for free via trial offers on Fubo or DIRECTV, though regional restrictions apply. After a dramatic Game 4 walk‑off win by the Rays, the Brewers aim to clinch their first championship.
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt added a personal keepsake Wednesday before another opportunity to help his team win its first World Series championship. The 22-year-old shortstop met Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. on the field at Tropicana Field ahead of Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The encounter came hours after Pratt delivered […] The post Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt has fan moment with Ken Griffey Jr. before World Series Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field, holding a 3-1 series lead. A win clinches the Brewers' first franchise championship, ending the drought for both clubs that have never won the title. If the game stays tied after nine innings, extra innings will decide the outcome—no ghost runner rule applies. A Rays victory sends the series to Game 6 in St. Petersburg, keeping their hopes alive and forcing Milwaukee to defend a shrinking 3-2 lead. No team has ever rallied from a 3‑0 deficit, so the stakes are historic.
All-Star catcher William Contreras remains central to the Brewers’ World Series push, yet his future in Milwaukee is uncertain. After rejecting a three‑year extension offered in 2025, Contreras signed a one‑year, $9.4 million deal for 2026 and delivered a career‑high 94 RBIs, a Silver Slugger‑level season and a postseason slash above .380/.1000. The club now holds his rights through 2027 and must decide whether to trigger a $14.5 million option or let arbitration decide his next contract. With the Brewers eyeing a 2027 roster overhaul, his status is a key offseason storyline.
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the postseason as the team to beat. Sure, the Milwaukee Brewers had the best record during the 2026 regular season, but LA featured the most star-power and was also coming off back-to-back championships. Fans expected a competitive National League Championship Series when the teams inevitably went head-to-head, but, instead, the […] The post Dave Roberts makes thoughts extremely clear on ‘starving’ Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers owner Mark Walter quashes rumors he might sell the franchise, stressing his commitment to keep the club and chase championships for the next decade. Speaking with the California Post after the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, Walter clarified that his recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers has no bearing on the Dodgers, where he holds about 27% after the 2012 $2.15 billion purchase. Despite a federal probe into his other businesses and recent divestments from the Lakers, Chelsea and possibly the Sparks, he says the team stays under the same ownership and aims for continued success.
The 2026 World Series sees the Brewers dominating early, jumping to a 3-0 lead thanks to Cooper Pratt’s 12th‑inning solo homer at American Family Field. Yet the Rays reignited the series when Junior Caminero’s error‑filled run and Jonny DeLuca’s single sparked a comeback, tying Game 4 and forcing a Game 5. While history shows only the 2004 Red Sox have ever erased a 3‑0 deficit in a best‑of‑seven, the article highlights the slim odds and parallels rare sports upsets, from March Madness 16‑seed wins to the Cubs’ 1969 collapse. Brewers remain favorites, but the Rays’ rally keeps the Fall Classic intriguingly alive.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest to become three-peat World Series champions came up short in the NL Championship Series (NLCS). The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Dodgers on their way to their first Fall Classic appearance since 1982. With the offseason swiftly approaching, the free agent market is already abuzz. Ace starter Tarik Skubal, fresh off […] The post MLB rumors: White Sox surprisingly join Dodgers as potential Tarik Skubal free agency destination appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Rays will start Drew Rasmussen in Wednesday's Game 5, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, as the team tries to move another step closer to pulling off the rare reverse-sweep following Tuesday night's 12th-inning victory.
Dustin May and JoJo Romero handled the first third of Game 4 for the Brewers, but despite their strong efforts, both former Cardinals are still waiting to celebrate a World Series title.
With the Brewers one win away from their first World Series title, the article argues that the current small‑market showdown – Milwaukee (19th payroll at $146 M) vs. Tampa Bay (28th at $95 M) – underscores the need for a baseball salary cap and floor. It highlights how only three teams since 2000 have won the World Series from outside the top‑15 payrolls, notes the stark contrast between the Dodgers’ $412 M payroll and Cleveland’s $74 M, and points to other sports where caps promote parity. The piece warns that a single small‑market triumph won’t fix systemic inequality without structural change.
Broadcaster John Smoltz sparks controversy by questioning Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras’ decision to challenge a pitch in Game 3 of the World Series, when the Brewers lead 2‑0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Contreras overturns the call, prompting fan backlash against Smoltz’s timing critique. The Hall of Famer later softens his stance on MLB Network, mistakenly referencing a 10‑0 scenario. Meanwhile, Contreras continues to shine with strong defense, successful ABS challenges, and clutch hitting, keeping him in the conversation for World Series MVP as the series heads toward Game 5 on Wednesday.
With the Tampa Bay Rays winning Game 4 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers in 12 innings, 4-3, the team extends the series, which brings questions about who the ball club will trot out to pitch. As the Rays look to keep extending the World Series, one pitcher that could be used again […] The post Does Rays’ Drew Rasmussen expect to pitch in World Series Game 5? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brewers didn't use Jacob Misiorowski with a chance to sweep the Rays, but that might be for the best.
On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers blew a chance to win their first World Series in franchise history in sweep fashion by losing to the Tampa Rays 4-3 in extra innings. The Brewers thought they had the win in the bag with a home run from Cooper Pratt in the top of the 12th inning, […] The post Ex-player says Brewers should have turned to Jacob Misiorowski in 12th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
During the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, Playboy sparked controversy with an Instagram post that shows a model’s exposed buttocks while she holds a bat in a Playboy jersey. The image, which has amassed over 6 million views, has reignited debate over Meta’s inconsistent enforcement of its nudity policy, with critics claiming legacy brands like Playboy are treated more leniently than individual creators. The post underscores ongoing tension between sports promotion and social‑media censorship.
A thrilling 4-3 win in extra innings has given the Tampa Bay Rays some life. After the Milwaukee Brewers took the first three games of this year’s World Series, the Rays came back from a 3-2 deficit in the 12th inning to defeat the visitors. With Game 5 set to take place Wednesday evening, the […] The post Tyler Glasnow, other ex-Rays stars attending World Series draws mixed reactions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers after a grueling 12‑inning win for the Rays in Game 4. Manager Kevin Cash faces a thin pitching roster – Nick Martinez may be limited after two scoreless relief innings, leaving Aaron Cleavinger and Steven Matz as the most rested options, with Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta possible emergency starters. Milwaukee will turn to Cy Young hopeful Jacob Misiorowski, whose postseason velocity and strikeout rates have dipped. The Rays’ offense struggles at .195/.236/.256 and 3.5 runs per game, while an injury to junior infielder Junior Caminero adds lineup uncertainty.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski faces a new postseason assignment Wednesday as he takes the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 5. The 24-year-old can pitch the Brewers to their first championship after the Rays avoided a sweep with Tuesday’s 4-3, 12-inning victory. The Brewers still hold a commanding 3-1 series […] The post Why Brewers superstar Jacob Misiorowski’s World Series Game 5 start is completely new for him appeared first on ClutchPoints .