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World Series Game 5 live score, updates, highlights from Brewers vs. Rays in 2026 MLB playoffs

World Series Game 5 live score, updates, highlights from Brewers vs. Rays in 2026 MLB playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays staved off elimination with an extra-inning victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4, thanks to a huge bottom of the 12th inning. Now, the Rays still face a big mountain to climb down 3-1 in the series.

Tampa Bay’s effort on Tuesday night included using Nick Martinez out of the bullpen even though he was lined up to pitch Game 5. So, the Rays will instead turn to Drew Rasmussen on three days’ rest, hoping the ace has a better performance than he had in Game 2.

The Rays offense, meanwhile, has struggled to produce, as it has just one home run this series and combined for 11 runs in four games. While Tampa Bay’s offense isn’t the strength of the team, the Rays need players like Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero to carry the load.

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For the Brewers, last night was certainly deflating, but they are still in good shape entering Game 5. Milwaukee sends ace Jacob Misiorowski to the mound for his first road start of the playoffs, as he has yet to throw a pitch outside of Milwaukee this October.

The Brewers’ offense had its worst performance on Tuesday night, but the unit still has outplayed the Rays’ offense this series. William Contreras and Jackson Chourio have been the best two hitters this series, and they hope to end the series tonight.

No team in World Series history has forced a Game 6 after falling down 3-0, which is what the Rays will hope to do and the Brewers will look to avoid.

The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights for Game 5 of the 2026 World Series between the Brewers and Rays. Follow along for updates from Tropicana Field.

World Series Game 5 live score

World Series Game 5 updates, highlights from Brewers vs. Rays in 2026 MLB playoffs

9:58 p.m.: Tyler Wells’ night is short, with a Mitchell walk ending his outing. Cash goes to Steven Matz next.

Brewers 4, Rays 0

9:55 p.m.: After Frelick strikes out, Pratt fouls out to right field, but it results in a sac-fly as Contreras scores from third.

9:49 p.m.: Turang singles on Cleavinger, which ends the lefty’s night. Cash makes another pitching change trying to stop the bleeding.

Brewers 3, Rays 0

9:47 p.m.: Yelich reaches on a hit-by-pitch, then Contreras drives him in with an RBI double. Brewers now take a three-run lead.

End of 5th inning: Brewers 2, Rays 0

9:43 p.m.: Misiorowski continues to dominate, setting down the Rays in order again.

9:35 p.m.: Bauers strikes out to strand two runners, as Cleavinger does his job.

9:31 p.m.: Kelly strikes out Chourio, but Kevin Cash is out to make a pitching change. Garrett Cleavinger will enter to face Jake Bauers.

Brewers 2, Rays 0

9:29 p.m.: Mitchell and Hamilton both single, allowing Pratt to score the second run of the game. Brewers now have two more on with Chourio up.

9:25 p.m.: Pratt remains hot, collecting another hit. He’s now got hits in his last six plate appearances.

9:22 p.m.: Rasmussen’s day is done after four innings, as Kevin Kelly relieves him for the Rays.

End of 4th inning: Brewers 1, Rays 0

9:20 p.m.: Bauers’ defense saves David Hamilton, whose throw to first was a little offline. The inning ultimately ends with two Rays’ runners stranded.

9:17 p.m.: Simpson singles to center but makes it to second after Frelick bobles the ball in right field. Rays have 2nd and 3rd with two outs.

9:12 p.m.: After Caminero flies out to the warning track, Hicks reaches on a hit by pitch.

9:07 p.m.: Rasmussen once again works a 1-2-3 inning as he’s thrown just 47 pitches through four innings.

End of 3rd inning: Brewers 1, Rays 0

9:00 p.m.: Aranda flies out, and Misiorowski is through three scoreless.

8:58 p.m.: Diaz works a two-out walk, and may have tweaked something on a swing in the process.

8:52 p.m.: Jake Bauers makes an outstanding play at first base to rob Ryan Vilade of a double to lead off the bottom of the 3rd.

8:47 p.m.: Rasmussen’s 3rd inning is much better, setting down the Brewers hitters in order.

End of 2nd inning: Brewers 1, Rays 0

8:41 p.m.: Misiorowski induces three fly balls in the 2nd for another easy inning.

8:34 p.m.: Rasmussen strikes out Garrett Mitchell, holding Milwaukee to just the one run.

Brewers 1, Rays 0

8:32 p.m.: Cooper Pratt singles to center to score the first Milwaukee run. He does get into a rundown, but Sal Frelick goes to third after he was hit by a pitch in the at-bat before.

8:29 p.m.: The Brewers’ first hit comes courtesy of Brice Turang, who doubles with one out in the top of the 2nd.

End of 1st inning: Brewers 0, Rays 0

8:23 p.m.: Misiorowski retired Liam Hicks to complete a scoreless first inning.

8:22 p.m.: Junior Caminero’s two-out single is the first hit of the game. The Rays are looking for a two-out rally.

8:13 p.m.: Rasmussen works an 11-pitch 1-2-3 inning to get the Rays off to a good start.

8:09 p.m.: Rasmussen’s first pitch is a strike and we are underway!

8:02 p.m.: We are almost ready for first pitch, as the Rays look to extend this World Series.

7:45 p.m.: With Rasmussen going on three days’ rest, the Rays only expect him for around 60 pitches before going to the bullpen.

7:25 p.m.: Jackson Chourio has already made baseball history that puts him in the same company as only Babe Ruth.

7:05 p.m.: If the Rays win tonight, they will make World Series history by forcing a Game 6 after going down 3-0 in the series.

6:35 p.m.: The Brewers will once again send out the same nine that they’ve been using most of the postseason.

6:15 p.m.: The Rays lineup tonight includes Game 4 hero Ben Williamson at second base over Richie Palacios, with Drew Rasmussen on the mound.

Where to watch World Series Game 4

Brewers vs. Rays start time

  • Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT

First pitch of Game 5 between the Brewers and Rays will take place just after 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Brewers vs. Rays TV channel

Fox has the coverage of the World Series and will broadcast Game 5, as Joe Davis and John Smoltz will be on the call. Fans looking for alternate streaming options can use DIRECTV or Fubo, which offer free trials.

World Series schedule 2026

Date Game Time TV Channel/Live stream
10/23 Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2 — —
10/24 Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4 — —
10/26 Game 3: Brewers 10, Rays 1 — —
10/27 Game 4: Rays 4, Brewers 3 — —
10/28 Game 5: Brewers @ Rays 8:00 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
10/30 Game 6: Rays @ Brewers 8:00 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
10/31 Game 7: Rays @ Brewers 8:00 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo

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