Rays beat Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings to stave off World Series sweep

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings Tuesday, Oct. 27, avoiding a World Series sweep and forcing Game 5, as Jeff Passan reported for ESPN and Ryan Phillips reported for Sports Illustrated.

Cooper Pratt's homer in the top of the 12th put Milwaukee ahead 3-2, three outs from its first championship. In the bottom half, Junior Caminero reached when third baseman Joey Ortiz's throw skipped past first baseman Jake Bauers. Liam Hicks singled, and Jonny DeLuca's hit up the middle tied the game. Chandler Simpson singled to load the bases before pinch-hitter Ben Williamson chopped a ball over Bauers' head, bringing home pinch-runner Nick Fortes for the winning run, .