ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay Rays extended their Fall Classic campaign late Wednesday evening, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in a grueling 12th-inning comeback to stave off a series sweep.
Entering the matchup on the brink of elimination, the resilient franchise faced immense pressure after dropping the first three games of the championship round. Historically, teams falling behind 3-0 in the Fall Classic face insurmountable odds, but the latest triumph breathes temporary life into their championship aspirations.
According to reports by ESPN, team management confirmed that young star Junior Caminero is '100%' ready to return to the lineup for Game 5. Despite sustaining a recent physical setback that sidelined him temporarily, the infielder's full clearance provides a major morale and offensive boost for the clubhouse.
With the series now extended, both squads travel back for the next high-stakes contest where the Brewers will look to clinch the title once again, while the Rays attempt to force a sixth game on enemy turf.