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After fighting for their lives with 7 pitchers in Game 4, what’s Rays’ Game 5 plan?

ST. PETERSBURG -- Just win today. That was the Rays’ mentality heading into World Series Game 4 against the Brewers. Facing the unenviable task of digging out of a 3-0 series hole, the Rays knew they could focus only on…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:30 AM
After fighting for their lives with 7 pitchers in Game 4, what’s Rays’ Game 5 plan?
Key Things to Know
  • The Rays face an uncertain Game 5 pitching plan after using seven pitchers in a 12-inning Game 4 victory.
  • Tampa Bay defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Ben Williamson's walk-off single in the 12th inning.
  • Manager Kevin Cash did not name a Game 5 starting pitcher following the marathon contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays face an uncertain pitching plan for World Series Game 5 after utilizing seven pitchers during a 4-3, 12-inning win against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4. Ben Williamson hit a walk-off single to score Nick Fortes and prevent a sweep. Rays manager Kevin Cash did not immediately name a Game 5 starter, leaving the team with an all-hands-on-deck bullpen strategy.

Key arms were heavily taxed Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, including potential Game 5 starter Nick Martinez, who pitched two scoreless relief innings. Relievers Bryan Baker, Cam Booser, and Ian Seymour also threw high-leverage frames but expressed availability for Wednesday. Tampa Bay will face Milwaukee starter Jacob Misiorowski while still trailing 3-1 in the series.

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