Brewers Chase 1st World Series Title in Game 5 as Rays Scramble After 23-Inning Drain
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Updated · ESPN · Oct 28
Brewers Chase 1st World Series Title in Game 5 as Rays Scramble After 23-Inning Drain
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Oct 28
Summary
Game 5 shifts to an 8 p.m. ET showdown in Tampa Bay after Ben Williamson’s 12th-inning walk-off single kept the Rays alive and cut Milwaukee’s series lead to 3-1.
Jacob Misiorowski gets the ball for Milwaukee on four days’ rest, giving the Brewers a clear edge against a Rays club that has not named a starter and is likely piecing together a bullpen game.
Fifteen pitchers, 367 pitches and 90 batters defined Game 4’s 23 innings, leaving both managers juggling depleted staffs after a missed Milwaukee closeout chance.
Milwaukee’s likely path is Misiorowski followed by Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill, while Tampa Bay may need Drew Rasmussen in a short-rest bulk role after Nick Martinez already threw 33 pitches in relief.
The Brewers’ biggest obstacle may be themselves: their infield has committed eight playoff errors, including two Game 4 throws from third base that led to Rays runs.