ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays extended their season with a walk-off win Tuesday night, but they could not get back to Milwaukee. The Brewers held Tampa Bay to four hits in a 4–1 victory Wednesday at Tropicana Field, taking the World Series in five games and winning the first championship in franchise history.
Tampa Bay turned to Drew Rasmussen on short rest. Milwaukee countered with Jacob Misiorowski, then went to the bullpen to protect its lead. The Rays managed only one run, and Richie Palacios grounded out to second to end the game.
Tampa Bay won 98 regular-season games, took the AL East, swept the Yankees in the Division Series and beat Cleveland in six games to win the pennant. It was the club’s third World Series appearance, following trips in 2008 and 2020.
The final three games took place at Tropicana Field, where the Rays were back after Hurricane Milton damaged the roof in 2024. The club’s last win of 2026 came there when Ben Williamson singled home the winning run in the 12th inning of Game 4.
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