Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — October 27, 2026

The Brewers' bid to sweep the World Series fell short in a twelve-inning thriller when the Rays answered Cooper Pratt's 12th-inning home run with a walk-off single by Ben Williamson, forcing a Game 5 and cutting Milwaukee's series lead to 3-1.

The Brewers had dominated the first three games of the series, winning Game 3 by a score of 10-1 behind dominant pitching from Robert Gasser and a crucial ninth-inning appearance by Brandon Woodruff. Gasser's six shutout innings, allowing only one hit and one walk, made him only the second left-handed pitcher to face the minimum number of hitters in a World Series start of six innings or more, joining Sandy Koufax. Woodruff, returning from a shoulder injury that had sidelined him since July 4, chose to close out Game 3 rather than start Game 4, a decision that reflected his eagerness to contribute to Milwaukee's championship push.

Game 4 proved far more competitive than the first three contests. The Brewers started Dustin May, the only pitcher on their staff with prior World Series experience, while the Rays countered with Griffin Jax. The teams remained locked in a pitching duel through nine innings, with the Rays making significant lineup adjustments to try to spark their offense. A controversial replay review in the ninth inning overturned a safe call at second base, but the Brewers could not capitalize on their opportunities.

With a victory in Game 5, the Brewers would still clinch their first championship since 1982 and join rare historical company. An 11-1 postseason record would tie the best ever, and the team remains on pace for a nine-game winning streak if they can finish the series.