BREWERS | WORLD SERIES Why Pat Murphy refused to use Jacob Misiorowski in Brewers' World Series Game 4 loss Jim Polzin Oct 28, 2026 Oct 28, 2026 Updated 12 mins ago × Jim Polzin Take a look around Tropicana Field before World Series Game 5. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There were plenty of Milwaukee Brewers fans questioning some of the decisions manager Pat Murphy made in a Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^_ca3f5`b\_ffc\c5c5\23h2\ag5bdd3b_dhbQm(92E E96 qC6H6CDV =:?6FA =@@<D =:<6 2D E96J 492D6 7:CDE (@C=5 $6C:6D E:E=6 :? v2>6 dk^2mk^AmkAm|FCA9J 6G6? 25>:EE65 96’D AC@?6 E@ D64@?5\8F6DD:?8 9:>D6=7]k^Am kAmqFE @?6 564:D:@? |FCA9J :D 252>2?E 96 5@6D?’E C68C6Ei ?@E FD:?8 y24@3 |:D:@C@HD<: E@ 4=@D6 @FE E96 82>6 :? 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Take a look around Tropicana Field before World Series Game 5 Take a look around Tropicana Field before World Series Game 5.
What the Brewers' lineup looks like as they chase first World Series title in Game 5 Pat Murphy isn't shaking things up after Milwaukee's 12-inning loss. Here's who's starting for the Brewers in Game 5.
Polzin: The Brewers were three outs from a title. Now comes the hardest part Cooper Pratt delivered the swing of a lifetime. The Rays delivered the heartbreak. Now Milwaukee has to do it all over again.
Polzin: Sophia Minnaert never tires of talking Brewers. Now she has the ultimate story She's seen the losing seasons, the heartbreak and the rise. Now the Madison native has a front-row seat to history for the organization she covers.
The making of a World Series roster: Every move that built the Brewers It started with Brandon Woodruff in 2014. Twelve years and plenty of deals later, here’s how Milwaukee assembled its World Series roster.
Instant analysis from the Brewers' stinging loss to Rays in Game 4 of the World Series The Brewers came within three outs of their first World Series championship before the Rays rallied for a walk-off win in 12 innings.
Tailgaters arrive full of optimism hours early to Brewers World Series Game 4 watch party Tailgaters brought the smell of grilled brats, the sound of cornhole and catch and the excitement of a potential World Series title to America…
Six friends stormed the field in 1982. They’re together again hoping for Brewers history They’ve remained friends through the 44 years separating Milwaukee’s World Series appearances. Game 4 is giving them another memory to chase.
Brewers outfielder’s diabetes journey takes on bigger meaning during World Series The 28-year-old center fielder was diagnosed with diabetes at 9. Now he's playing in the World Series — and showing kids that their dreams are…
