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After costly errors sink Brewers, they hope Miz can provide title-winning bounceback

ST. PETERSBURG -- Joey Ortiz sat at his locker in a quiet clubhouse and got dressed. While he did, Jake Bauers, who was on the other end of the play that sent Game 4 of the World Series spiraling in…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:58 AM
After costly errors sink Brewers, they hope Miz can provide title-winning bounceback
Key Things to Know
  • Milwaukee aims to clinch the World Series in Game 5 behind starting ace Jacob Misiorowski following a Game 4 defeat.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a sweep with a 4-3 walk-off victory in 12 innings against the Brewers.
  • Costly throwing errors by Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton contributed directly to Milwaukee's extra-inning loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Brewers missed an opportunity to sweep the World Series after defensive miscues led to a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in 12 innings in Game 4. Despite rookie Cooper Pratt hitting a go-ahead home run in the top of the 12th, a throwing error by Joey Ortiz sparked a two-run Tampa Bay rally, capped by Ben Williamson's pinch-hit single.

Milwaukee maintains a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 at Tropicana Field, turning to ace Jacob Misiorowski on four days of rest to secure the championship. Manager Pat Murphy opted to keep Misiorowski fresh for the start rather than using him in extra innings of Game 4.

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