The Milwaukee Brewers will again try to finish things off in St. Petersburg tonight as the World Series moves into Game 5.
Tied 2-2 at the end of nine innings, the Brewers scored one run in the top of the 12th inning, just past midnight eastern time. The Rays then got one back to tie it up again.
After a series of sings in the bottom of the 12th, it was Rays pinch-hitter Ben Williamson that ensured history wouldn’t be made last night as he batted in the walk-off run necessary to push the Rays past the Brewers.
World Series 2026: Watch Brewers vs. Rays for free
- What: Game 5
- When: Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Florida)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- TV Channel: FOX
Now, the Rays will try to play spoiler once again, and could become the first team down 3-0 in the World Series to force a Game 6.
Here’s how to tune in to Game 5 of the World Series for free without cable.
Who won Game 4 of the World Series?
The Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4 of the World Series, 4-3, in the 12th inning.
When is Game 5 of the World Series?
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series is tonight, Oct. 28. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch the World Series Game 5 for free
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Brewers vs. Rays starting pitchers
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski will be on the mound for tonight’s Game 5 after starting Game 1 last week. In his first World Series start, he allowed one run on four hits in five innings.
Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays, marking the first time he’s started on three-days rest since he was moved from a multi-inning reliever/opener position in 2024. Rasmussen started Game 2 of the World Series, allowing three runs on six hits over 2 2/3 innings.
World Series schedule
- Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2
- Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4
- Game 3: Brewers 10, Rays 1
- Game 4: Rays 4, Brewers 3 (12 innings)
- Game 5: Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)*
- Game 6: Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)*
- Game 7: Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)*
*if necessary
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