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Red Sox saved from David Hamilton WS hero narrative as Caleb Durbin trade takes late twist for Brewers

Three outs away from the first title in franchise history, the Brewers turned to former Red Sox pitcher Shane Drohan, who promptly blew the save -- and the earlier heroics from teammate David Hamilton.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:06 PM
Red Sox saved from David Hamilton WS hero narrative as Caleb Durbin trade takes late twist for Brewers
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Glick argues former Red Sox players David Hamilton and Shane Drohan spared Boston from a painful World Series narrative.
  • David Hamilton hit a fifth-inning home run before being replaced defensively in Milwaukee's Game 4 extra-inning loss.
  • Shane Drohan surrendered four consecutive singles in the 12th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays secured a walk-off win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Brandon Glick argues that former Boston Red Sox players David Hamilton and Shane Drohan spared Boston from a painful World Series narrative during Game 4. While Hamilton hit a game-tying fifth-inning home run for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays, he was later substituted, and Drohan surrendered a walk-off loss in the 12th inning to narrow Milwaukee's series lead to 3-1.

Glick notes that Hamilton and Drohan were both acquired alongside Kyle Harrison in the trade that sent Caleb Durbin to Boston. Despite the Brewers' trio generating more fWAR during the regular season, Glick suggests the late-game World Series struggles soften the blow for Boston.

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