Rays Beat Brewers in 12th to Extend World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series, denying Milwaukee a championship and extending the series after Cooper Pratt’s home run briefly put the Brewers ahead. Pratt hit a solo homer in the top of the 12th to give Milwaukee a 3-2 lead. The Tropicana Field scoreboard then displayed a Brewers World Series champions graphic while the game was still in progress. The Brewers celebrated in their dugout, but Tampa Bay still had its half of the inning to play. The Rays rallied in the bottom of the 12th, scoring twice for a walk-off victory. A throwing error by Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz helped put Tampa Bay in position, and Ben Williamson delivered the winning hit. The Rays, facing elimination, kept the series alive. The late comeback also put Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy’s pitching decision under scrutiny. With the Brewers three outs from a title, Murphy did not use Jacob Misiorowski, instead preserving the right-hander for a potential Game 5 start. Milwaukee turned to Antonio Senzatela and then rookie Shane Drohan in the final inning; the Rays scored before either recorded an out. Murphy’s choice drew criticism from some...