Rays STUN Brewers in 12th! Wild Walk-Off Forces World Series Game 5

THE RAYS ARE STILL ALIVE! 🤯⚾

The Milwaukee Brewers were on the verge of winning their first World Series championship. Then the Tampa Bay Rays pulled off an unbelievable 12th-inning comeback to win Game 4 and force Game 5 of the 2026 World Series!

After Cooper Pratt launched a go-ahead home run in the top of the 12th, Milwaukee appeared destined to complete the sweep. But a costly Joey Ortiz throwing error opened the door for Tampa Bay, and a string of hits from Liam Hicks, Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson set up Ben Williamson's dramatic walk-off winner.

The Brewers still lead the World Series 3-1, but the Rays have new life!

DVR and Eno break down the late-inning chaos, the unlikely heroes, and the enormous pitching challenge now facing Tampa Bay in Game 5.

🔥 AN UNBELIEVABLE 12TH-INNING COMEBACK

Was this supposed to be Cooper Pratt's championship moment?

Pratt continued his remarkable postseason with a monster game, including what looked like the World Series-winning home run.

But one defensive mistake changed everything.

DVR and Eno examine Milwaukee's pitching decisions, the pivotal error, and how Tampa Bay's lineup delivered when its season was on the line.

⚾ CHANDLER SIMPSON STEALS THE SHOW

Chandler Simpson delivered one of his most complete performances of the postseason, helping keep Tampa Bay's championship hopes alive.

💥 DAVID HAMILTON AND MILWAUKEE'S UNEXPECTED POWER

David Hamilton homered for the second time this postseason after hitting just four home runs during the regular season.

😬 JUNIOR CAMINERO INJURY CONCERNS

Junior Caminero appeared uncomfortable running the bases late in Game 4 and exited with an apparent leg injury.

🚨 HOW WILL THE RAYS PITCH GAME 5?

This might be Tampa Bay's biggest problem.

After using Griffin Jax, Nick Martinez, Bryan Baker, Tyler Wells and other important arms in Game 4, Kevin Cash faces an extremely complicated pitching puzzle.

Can the Rays piece together nine innings with their season on the line?

👇 WHO WINS GAME 5?

Do the Brewers finish the job behind Jacob Misiorowski, or can the Rays pull off another miracle?

Drop your prediction in the comments!

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00:00 Rays Walk Off Brewers in Game 4 01:08 The Costly Error That Sparked Tampa Bay's Rally 02:26 Ben Williamson and the Unlikely Walk-Off Heroes 03:22 Should Milwaukee Have Used Jacob Misiorowski? 06:01 David Hamilton, Cooper Pratt and Chandler Simpson 08:32 The Brewers' Hitting Philosophy 11:18 Griffin Jax's Start and Pitch Locations 13:18 Toast of the Game: Chandler Simpson 14:17 Junior Caminero's Injury and Game 5 Concerns 16:16 Tampa Bay's Lineup Adjustments 19:31 Brewers Bullpen Usage and Game 5 Outlook 21:52 Can the Rays Find Enough Pitching for Game 5? 27:00 Aaron Ashby Makes Postseason History 28:44 Jackson Chourio Ties Babe Ruth 30:53 Misiorowski's Slider Command and Pitching Adjustments 33:34 Will the Tropicana Field Mound Be a Problem? 36:24 DVR's World Series Experience at Broken Bat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.