The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday, October 27, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. First pitch is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00), or 00:00 UTC on Wednesday, October 28. Milwaukee leads the best-of-seven championship 3–0, so the Brewers can win their first World Series title tonight, while the Rays must win to keep their season alive.
| Game | 2026 World Series, Game 4 |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Milwaukee Brewers (away) at Tampa Bay Rays (home) |
| Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Ballpark | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |
| First pitch in St. Petersburg | 8:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00), October 27 |
| First pitch in UTC | 12:00 a.m. UTC, October 28 |
| First pitch in Milwaukee | 7:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00), October 27 |
| U.S. broadcasts | FOX, FOX One and FOX Deportes |
| Series entering Game 4 | Brewers lead 3–0 |
These times follow the time zones in effect on October 27, before the November daylight saving time change. The schedule and national broadcast information are listed in MLB’s official postseason schedule and FOX’s Game 4 viewing guide.
Milwaukee won the first two games at American Family Field, then took Game 3 after the series moved to Florida. Here are the completed scores:
Game 3 changed the mood of the series. Milwaukee scored eight runs with two outs in the fifth inning, while rookie left-hander Robert Gasser held Tampa Bay scoreless across six innings, allowing only one hit. Jackson Chourio collected four hits in Milwaukee’s 10–1 victory. The result puts the Rays one loss from elimination. MLB’s Game 3 report details the decisive rally.
For readers new to the World Series, best-of-seven means the first team to win four games becomes champion. Milwaukee needs one more victory. Tampa Bay needs to win Game 4 and then three additional games to claim the title.
Neither team had a confirmed Game 4 starter on MLB’s official probable-pitchers listing at the time of this update. Both entries appeared as “TBD,” meaning “to be determined.” Tampa Bay right-hander Griffin Jax has been discussed as a Game 4 option, but that should not be mistaken for a confirmed matchup. Check MLB’s October 27 probable-pitchers page shortly before first pitch for changes.
The starting pitcher is the player who begins the game throwing to opposing hitters. When that pitcher leaves, a team turns to its bullpen, the group of relief pitchers available to finish the game. A club facing elimination may use those relievers earlier than usual, especially if its starter runs into trouble.
Starting batting orders can also change after they are first projected. Do not treat a lineup from Game 3 as the official Game 4 lineup; check the team’s game-day announcement before using it to evaluate individual matchups.
International viewers should check the authorized baseball broadcaster in their own market rather than assuming U.S. FOX access applies everywhere. If you use MLB.TV, note that MLB says World Series telecasts on FOX generally require authentication with a participating pay-TV provider; a standalone MLB.TV subscription should not be assumed to unlock the game.
The Rays stayed within one run in each of the first two games but managed just one run in Game 3. Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero are among Tampa Bay’s central offensive pieces. For the Rays, scoring early would ease the pressure on a pitching staff that saw Game 3 slip away during one disastrous inning.
Chourio’s four-hit performance in Game 3 made him a particular player to follow, while William Contreras, Christian Yelich and Brice Turang are also part of Milwaukee’s offensive core. The Brewers do not need another eight-run inning to win, but consistent contact and base runners could force Tampa Bay to use its bullpen aggressively.
Both teams have relied on flexible pitching staffs to reach the Fall Classic. An early pitching change is not necessarily a sign of panic: postseason managers often adjust to a difficult hitter or an unfavorable matchup. Watch which relievers enter with runners on base and whether they can limit damage.
If Milwaukee wins on October 27, the World Series ends with a four-game sweep. If Tampa Bay wins, Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) at Tropicana Field, equivalent to 00:00 UTC on October 29. A Game 6, if necessary, would move back to Milwaukee on Friday, October 30. The series could extend to Game 7 on Saturday, October 31.
Use MLB’s updated World Series schedule and results for any last-minute changes, starting-pitcher announcements, and the final Game 4 outcome. This article describes the matchup before first pitch; it does not report a Game 4 score or winner.
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