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Rays Stay Alive With Wild 12th Inning Comeback in Game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays scored twice in the 12th inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 and avoid a World Series sweep.

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Late drama saves Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays kept their season alive on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Florida. Down 3-0 in the World Series, the Rays put together a late rally in the 12th inning to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 and force Game 5.

Milwaukee came close to wrapping up a sweep and claiming the franchise's first World Series title. Cooper Pratt hit a tiebreaking solo home run off Ian Seymour in the top of the 12th inning to put the Brewers ahead 3-2.

A wild rally in the 12th

The bottom of the 12th inning changed everything for Tampa Bay. Junior Caminero hit a leadoff grounder against Antonio Senzatela, and Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz committed a throwing error. Cedric Mullins came into the game as a pinch runner.

Liam Hicks then singled against Shane Drohan, who was making his first pitching appearance since Oct. 15. Jonny DeLuca followed with a single to center field to bring home Mullins and tie the game at 3-3.

Chandler Simpson singled to load the bases. Milwaukee brought in a fifth infielder and moved the defense close. Pinch hitter Ben Williamson, who was 1 for 15 in the postseason, chopped a hit over first baseman Jake Bauers and into right field to drive in the winning run.

Historic odds for Game 5

Game 5 takes place Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay became just the fifth team out of 26 to avoid a sweep after falling behind 3-0 in the World Series. The previous four teams all lost in Game 5.

Across all best of seven postseason matchups in baseball history, 43 teams have trailed 3-0. The only team that ever rebounded to win the series was the 2004 Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

What it means for the next game

Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays (MLB, Thu, 29 Oct): Tampa Bay Rays win 44%, Milwaukee Brewers win 56%; projected score Tampa Bay Rays 3, Milwaukee Brewers 4. Our safest pick: Rays +3.5.

Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers (MLB, Sat, 31 Oct): Milwaukee Brewers win 62%, Tampa Bay Rays win 38%; projected score Milwaukee Brewers 5, Tampa Bay Rays 3. Our safest pick: Under 10.5 runs.