Rays win 12th‑inning Game 4 to avoid sweep in 2026 World Series

The 2026 World Series opened on Friday, October 23, with Game 1 hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, each game slated for an 8 p.m. ET start.

Following two one‑run victories at home, the Brewers traveled to Tampa Bay for Game 3 on Monday night and defeated the Rays 10–1. Milwaukee’s offense erupted in the fifth inning, scoring eight runs with two outs, establishing a 10‑0 lead before the Rays added a lone run.

Game 4 extended into extra innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied in the 12th inning to secure a win, delivering their first victory of the series and preventing a sweep.

The World Series schedule includes a travel day on Sunday, October 25, between Games 2 and 3, and an off‑day after Game 5 on Thursday, October 29.