Rays vs. Brewers Game 4: Can Tampa Bay Avoid World Series Sweep at Home?

The Tampa Bay Rays face elimination tonight in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 and on the verge of being swept at home. After dropping the first three games, the Rays must win to keep their championship hopes alive. The Brewers, led by their dominant pitching staff, have outscored Tampa Bay 18-7 in the series so far. Key players to watch include Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is batting .308 in the postseason, and Brewers ace Corbin Burnes, who allowed just one run over seven innings in Game 1. A Rays victory would force a Game 5 on Wednesday, while a loss would give Milwaukee its first World Series title in franchise history. With the home crowd behind them, Tampa Bay is expected to show more fight tonight, but they'll need to solve a Brewers bullpen that has yet to allow a run in the series. The question is whether the Rays' offense can finally break through and extend their season.