Brewers unable to close out Rays, Game 5 set for World Series
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Brewers were just three outs from securing their first World Series championship but fell short against the Rays, who mounted a comeback in the bottom of the 12th inning. This result forces a decisive Game 5 in the series. The Brewers had been on a winning streak during the postseason, but the Rays' resilience highlighted the unpredictability of the playoffs. Players from both teams will prepare for the next matchup, which is pivotal in determining the champion.
- •Brewers were three outs away from winning the World Series.
- •Rays rallied in the 12th inning to stay alive.
- •Game 5 is now scheduled to determine the champion.
- •This marks the Brewers' first postseason loss in 21 days.
- 7:33 AMESPN — Brewers lose 1st postseason game in 21 days: 'This stuff is not supposed to be easy'
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — World Series 2026: Brewers are left to grapple with only their second loss of the playoffs after 12th-inning unraveling in Game 4
"The Brewers were three outs away from their first World Series championship but the Rays stormed back in the bottom of the 12th inning Tuesday night to force a Game 5.
"“That loss stings, but it’s a part of our story,” reliever Aaron Ashby said after Milwaukee's 4-3 loss.
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External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 7:33 AMBrewers lose 1st postseason game in 21 days: 'This stuff is not supposed to be easy'
The Brewers were three outs away from their first World Series championship but the Rays stormed back in the bottom of the 12th inning Tuesday night to force a Game 5.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 6:54 AMWorld Series 2026: Brewers are left to grapple with only their second loss of the playoffs after 12th-inning unraveling in Game 4
“That loss stings, but it’s a part of our story,” reliever Aaron Ashby said after Milwaukee's 4-3 loss.
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