Brewers lose 1st postseason game in 21 days: 'This stuff is not supposed to be easy' — SkimNews
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- Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning of Game 4, becoming the first 22-year-old with four hits in a potential World Series clincher, putting Milwaukee three outs from a title.
- Tampa Bay Rays scored five consecutive runs in the bottom of the 12th inning, beginning with an errant throw by Joey Ortiz, to win Game 4 4-3 and extend the World Series.
- Shane Drohan was charged with the loss after allowing all five inherited and new runners to score, including a bases-clearing hit by pinch hitter Ben Williamson, in his first appearance in 12 days.
- Milwaukee Brewers had won 10 of their first 11 postseason games and tied a record with eight straight wins before this loss, snapping a streak of 18 consecutive victories when leading at any point in a game.
- Joey Ortiz made a critical throwing error to start the 12th inning, allowing the tying run to reach base and setting up the Rays’ walk-off rally, later calling the mistake unacceptable.
- Christian Yelich emphasized the difficulty of winning a championship, stating, 'This stuff is not supposed to be easy,' as the Brewers now face renewed pressure in the Series.
Why it matters: The Brewers’ first loss in over three weeks breaks a 18-game streak when leading, forcing them to regroup under real adversity; the Rays’ comeback proves the Series won’t be a sweep and shifts psychological momentum at a critical juncture.
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