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The Rays defeated the Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series, though the Brewers still hold a 3-1 series lead.
Nick Martinez, the Rays All-Star starter scheduled for Game 5, instead pitched two scoreless innings in relief, throwing 33 pitches. Martinez had thrown 73 pitches over five innings as the Game 1 starter. Rays relievers covered eight of the 12 innings, surrendering one run on four hits. Closer Bryan Baker tossed two scoreless frames, his first multi-inning appearance since Aug. 17. Kevin Kelly, Tyler Wells and Cam Booser also provided scoreless relief. Ian Seymour allowed a go-ahead home run in the 12th before the Rays rallied.
The Rays have not announced a Game 5 starter and may use a bullpen game. Drew Rasmussen, who started Game 2, is a short-rest option despite a career mark of five runs allowed in seven innings on abbreviated rest. The Brewers will send Jacob Misiorowski to the mound. Freddy Peralta threw Game 3 for the Brewers, while Griffin Jax started Game 4.
Martinez praised his team's resilience, saying, "Gritty. Gritty. We're dangerous."
Source: CBS Sports - Wed Oct 28, 1:04 AM ET
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