Rays win thriller to thwart Brewers in World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays staged a dramatic extra-innings rally to keep their World Series dream alive on Tuesday, walking off a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers to avoid a clean sweep.

Tampa Bay’s Ben Williamson singled a ground ball to right field in the bottom of the 12th inning to complete a thrilling comeback at Tropicana Field that ensures a game five on Wednesday.

“Just shows the resiliency of this group,” Williamson said afterwards.

“We continue to fight and that’s been the motto this series and this whole season.” 

Milwaukee had looked to be heading for a 4-0 series triumph after rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt launched a solo home run in the 12th inning to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead on the night.

But with their season on the line, the Rays flipped the script, igniting a fightback when a throwing error by Brewers’ third baseman Joey Ortiz allowed Junior Caminero to reach first base.

The Brewers brought in reliever Shane Drohan to replace Antonio Senzatela but the Rays continued to prosper with catcher Liam Hicks singling to send Caminero to third base with no outs.

Jonny DeLuca then singled to drive in a run to make it 3-3, and shortly after that leveler Chandler Simpson singled to load the bases with no outs.

Pinch hitter Williamson then came in and steered a ground ball to right field to score the winning run.

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