World Series Game 5 Preview: A Hastily Assembled Matchup

So you’ve staved off elimination by winning a 12-inning game. Now what?

By Patrick Dubuque · Baseball Prospectus

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:03 AM

Key Things to Know

World Series Game 5 features Jacob Misiorowski starting for Milwaukee against a depleted Tampa Bay pitching staff.
Patrick Dubuque notes that Misiorowski's fastball command will be critical after he pitched five innings in Game 1.
Tampa Bay used potential starters Nick Martinez and Ian Seymour in relief, limiting manager Kevin Cash's rotation options.

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Patrick Dubuque previews Game 5 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Milwaukee turns to starter Jacob Misiorowski, who previously held Tampa Bay to one run over five innings in Game 1. Dubuque notes that Misiorowski's primary challenge will be commanding his triple-digit fastball high in the zone to prevent the Rays from making solid contact.

Tampa Bay faces a depleted pitching staff under manager Kevin Cash after heavy bullpen usage in previous games. With Nick Martinez and Ian Seymour unavailable to start after throwing high pitch counts, Dubuque points to veteran reliever Steven Matz as the likely candidate to cover multiple innings for the Rays.

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