Rays Force World Series Game 5

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1. 28 Oct

   PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that forced Game 5.

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Coverage 14 articles

• 29 Oct A Finals game in the afternoon? How the WNBA got into this messThe article contrasts the timing of NBA and WNBA finals games, highlighting how the WNBA's afternoon game times can limit fan engagement compared to evening MLB games. Specifically, it mentions that Game 6 of the WNBA Finals began at 12:30 p.m. local time in Atlanta on a Wednesday, while a World Series game was played at night in a sold-out stadium, attracting a larger audience and more enthusiastic support from…New York Post
• 28 Oct Rays force World Series Game 5—How to watch Brewers vs. Rays for freeThe Tampa Bay Rays forced Game 5 of the World Series by tying the score in the bottom of the 12th inning, just after the Milwaukee Brewers had taken a lead. The game, scheduled for October 28 at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, can be watched on FOX with no cable subscription through a five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV.New York Post
• 28 Oct Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Rays vs Brewers Game 5Fanatics Sportsbook is offering a promotion for new users to bet $20 on Game 5 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, which takes place on October 28 at 8:00 ET at Tropicana Field. Users who sign up with promo code FOXNEWS350 can receive $350 in FanCash if their bet is successful. The article includes odds for the game but focuses primarily on describing the promotional offer and the…Fox News
• 28 Oct Rays ride walk-off momentum into Game 5 after stunning 12th-inning comeback in World SeriesThe Tampa Bay Rays staged an impressive comeback in Game 4 of the World Series, winning after trailing with only three outs left in the 12th inning. The article highlights how the Rays managed to score four hits in that final inning alone, contrasting their previous performance where they had just five hits throughout the first eleven innings. Despite this momentum shift, the Milwaukee Brewers still hold a series…Fox News
• 28 Oct Rays stun Brewers with rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5In the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, the Rays forced a decisive Game 5 by rallying from a 3-2 deficit in the bottom of the 12th inning at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night. Pinch-hitter Ben Williamson’s key single drove home the winning run after a series of errors and singles by the Rays. This dramatic comeback prevented the Brewers from sweeping the Series, which would have been…ABC News (US)
• 28 Oct WATCH: Tampa Bay Rays keep World Series dreams aliveWill Reeve of ABC News provides coverage of an exciting baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and another team, which the Rays won to avoid being swept in a series. The game went into extra innings, maintaining the Rays' hopes for advancing to the World Series. This report aired on October 28, 2026.ABC News (US)
• 28 Oct Controversial overturned call helped keep Rays alive in World SeriesIn Game 4 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and an unnamed opposing team, a controversial call overturned during the ninth inning significantly impacted the game’s outcome. Cooper Pratt was initially ruled to have stolen second base with two outs, but after video review, the call was reversed, ending the Brewers’ scoring opportunity in a tied game. This decision, along with other close calls…New York Post
• 28 Oct The World Series gave us a thriller — and a reminder of what we’ll be missingThis October’s World Series provided an exciting and extended game that kept fans engaged late into the night. However, the article highlights the looming uncertainty for baseball as the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire by December 1st, likely leading to a lockout imposed by team owners.New York Post
• 28 Oct Gritty Rays keep baseball season alive one more game before expected lockoutThe article reports on Game 4 of the World Series between two unnamed teams, focusing on how the Rays managed to extend the game and the season despite the imminent threat of a labor lockout that could delay the start of the next baseball season for months. In the bottom of the 12th inning, after the Brewers were one out away from winning their first championship, an error by Brewer third baseman Joey Ortiz led to a…New York Post
• 28 Oct Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5The Tampa Bay Rays forced a fifth game in the World Series by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Tuesday night with a two-run rally in the 12th inning. Jonny DeLuca and Ben Williamson's singles were key hits for the Rays, who avoided elimination after the Brewers had taken a 3-0 series lead. Cooper Pratt’s home run earlier in the 12th gave Milwaukee a brief advantage before Tampa Bay responded with their…NPR

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