Cooper Pratt and the Brewers were so close to glory. But the last 3 outs never came
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- In Game 4 of the 2026 MLB World Series, Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning, nearly clinching a historic victory for Milwaukee.
- Despite Pratt's heroics, the Brewers ultimately lost 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays after a series of defensive errors and timely hits by Tampa Bay in extra innings.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy faced challenges with his bullpen usage, including relying on rookie Shane Drohan in the critical final moments, which did not pay off.
- The loss puts the Brewers in a tough position, facing elimination as the Rays look to close out the series in Game 5 with a rested Jacob Misiorowski pitching.
- Milwaukee remains hopeful for a comeback, with key players emphasizing resilience and the potential for the series to extend to Games 6 and 7.
