Controversial 9th-inning replay decision ends Brewers threat, sets up Rays to extend World Series in extras
For a moment Tuesday, the Brewers thought they had the go-ahead run in scoring position in the top of the ninth inning of Game 4 of World Series.
In the pivotal ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers had a chance to secure a 4-0 sweep in the best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Rays. With pinch hitter Andrew Vaughn on deck, Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt tried to steal second base, putting the Rays in a precarious position. Pratt slid just under the tag from Rays' catcher Richie Palacios, and umpire Tripp Gibson called Pratt safe on a close call.
However, Brewers manager Kevin Cash was unsatisfied with the decision, leading to a lengthy replay review that lasted nearly four minutes. After reviewing the call, umpire James Hoye overturned the initial call, ruling Pratt out. The Brewers' threat was eliminated, and the game remained tied at 2-2. In the top of the 12th inning, Pratt hit a solo home run to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead.
But the Rays answered with two runs in the bottom half of the inning, culminating in Ben Williamson's walk-off single. With the 4-3 victory, the Tampa Bay Rays extended the series to Game 5, where the Rays will aim to continue their quest to keep the series alive.
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