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Rays Win Game 4 to Extend World Series
Confirmed
In Short: In the 12th inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 28, Ben Williamson's RBI single extended the Tampa Bay Rays' season, preventing a potential sweep by the Cleveland Guardians.
The hard-throwing 24-year-old right-hander, Nick Martinez, who was set to start Game 5 if necessary, had pitched five innings in Game 1, showing his resilience and stamina.
The Rays' victory marked their first in the Fall Classic since Game 4 of the 2020 World Series.
Rays catcher Liam Hicks expressed the team's resilience, stating, “I think it lets us show that we’re not out of any game.”
Rays manager Kevin Cash joked about the team's strategy, saying, “That was totally what I told him to do,” drawing laughs.
The game's defining stat was 205, though the exact context of this number was not specified.
The win was significant as only the 1910 Cubs had previously managed to extend their season after trailing 3-0 in a best-of-seven series.
The game took place on National American Beer Day, which seemed like a good omen for the Rays, given their franchise identity.
The victory also highlighted the team's ability to bounce back, as they were one of only 43 teams to trail 3-0 in a best-of-seven series and still win, following the 2004 Boston Red Sox's comeback against the New York Yankees.
The game was a crucial one, with the Rays' running attack struggling throughout, and Case Keenum being the star of the game for the Bears in his first start in three years.
What this adds
The game's defining stat of 205 was not specified in the facts, leaving its significance unclear.
The victory by the Rays was a significant comeback, as they were one of only 43 teams to trail 3-0 in a best-of-seven series and still win.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers are the favorites to win the 2026 World Series, according to FanDuel, with the Tampa Bay Rays as underdogs.
The Rays' 2026 World Series opponent, the Milwaukee Brewers, finished with an MLB-high 103 wins, while the Rays had 98.
What's confirmed
- The hard-throwing 24-year-old right-hander, Nick Martinez, who was set to start Game 5 if necessary, had pitched five innings in Game 1, showing his resilience and stamina.
- The Rays' victory marked their first in the Fall Classic since Game 4 of the 2020 World Series.
- Rays manager Kevin Cash joked about the team's strategy, saying, “That was totally what I told him to do,” drawing laughs.
- The game's defining stat was 205, though the exact context of this number was not specified.
- The win was significant as only the 1910 Cubs had previously managed to extend their season after trailing 3-0 in a best-of-seven series.
- The game took place on National American Beer Day, which seemed like a good omen for the Rays, given their franchise identity.
- The victory also highlighted the team's ability to bounce back, as they were one of only 43 teams to trail 3-0 in a best-of-seven series and still win, following the 2004 Boston Red Sox's comeback against the New York Yankees.
- The game was a crucial one, with the Rays' running attack struggling throughout, and Case Keenum being the star of the game for the Bears in his first start in three years.
What's still developing
- In the regular season, he's made 160 starts and 151 appearances in relief.
- -- Jorge Castillo The stat that defined the game: 205.
- Only the 1910 Cubs did so when facing the possibility of a sweep.
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