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October 27, 2026 · Tropicana Field

Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays Game Analysis — October 27, 2026

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Scoring path

Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.

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  1. 2
    0–1
    Supports the analysis

    Simpson doubled to right, DeLuca scored.

  2. 4
    Supports the analysis

    Pratt doubled to left, Frelick scored.

    1–1
  3. 1–2
    Supports the analysis

    DeLuca grounded into fielder's choice to third, Caminero scored on throwing error by third baseman Hamilton.

  4. 5

    Hamilton homered to right center (391 feet).

    2–2
  5. 12
    Supports the analysis

    Pratt homered to left center (396 feet).

    3–2
  6. 3–3
    Supports the analysis

    DeLuca singled to center, Mullins scored, Hicks to second.

  7. 3–4
    Supports the analysis

    Williamson singled to right, Fortes scored, Simpson to second, DeLuca to third.

Key observations by inning

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  1. 1–4 · linked

    Starting Pitching Workload

    Griffin Jax

    Griffin Jax utilized his changeup as a primary swing-and-miss pitch, generating 8 whiffs on 12 swings with zero hits allowed on the pitch, directly finishing four of his six strikeouts across 18 batters faced.

    Griffin Jax pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 4 count groups (74 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 4 count groups (74 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 4 count groups (74 valid pitches).
  2. 1–12

    Game Frame

    Game Frame

    The game featured 15 total pitchers (seven for Tampa Bay, eight for Milwaukee) combining to throw 367 pitches over 12 innings.

  3. ▲2–▼2

    Scoring Sequence

    Chandler Simpson · Jonny DeLuca

    Tampa Bay opened the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Chandler Simpson hit an RBI double to right field, scoring Jonny DeLuca from first base.

  4. ▲4–▼4

    Scoring Sequence

    Cooper Pratt · Sal Frelick

    Milwaukee tied the game 1-1 in the top of the 4th inning when Cooper Pratt hit a two-out RBI double to left field, scoring Sal Frelick.

  5. ▲4–▼4

    Scoring Sequence

    Jonny DeLuca · Junior Caminero · David Hamilton

    Tampa Bay took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 4th inning when Jonny DeLuca grounded into a fielder's choice, allowing Junior Caminero to score on an error by third baseman David Hamilton.

  6. 5–6

    Pitch Pattern

    Abner Uribe

    Abner Uribe relied primarily on sliders (11) and sinkers (8) during his 2.0 scoreless innings for Milwaukee, yielding one hit and striking out two batters on 19 pitches.

  7. 6–7

    Bullpen Usage

    Nick Martinez

    Nick Martinez delivered two scoreless innings of relief for Tampa Bay across the 6th and 7th innings, allowing one hit while striking out one and facing seven batters.

    pitches
    33
    innings appeared
    6–7
  8. ▼ 6

    Base Out State

    Yandy Diaz · Jonathan Aranda

    In the bottom of the 6th inning, Tampa Bay's Yandy Diaz led off with a single before Jonathan Aranda lined into a double play from second to first, erasing the baserunner.

  9. 7–8

    Pitch Pattern

    DL Hall

    DL Hall pitched 1.2 scoreless innings for Milwaukee across the 7th and 8th frames, leaning heavily on sinkers (14 of 24 pitches) while allowing one hit and striking out none.

  10. 8–9

    Bullpen Usage

    Bryan Baker

    Bryan Baker contributed two scoreless innings of relief for Tampa Bay across the 8th and 9th frames, issuing no walks and allowing one hit on 21 pitches.

    pitches
    21
    innings appeared
    8–9
  11. ▲12–▼12

    Walk-off Conclusion

    Ben Williamson

    The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings, securing the walk-off victory in the bottom of the 12th when Ben Williamson hit an RBI single with the bases loaded and no outs.

  12. ▲12–▼12

    Extra-inning Relief Appearance

    Shane Drohan

    Entering with a runner on base in the 12th inning, Milwaukee reliever Shane Drohan relied heavily on his sinker but surrendered four consecutive singles on 15 pitches, failing to record an out while yielding the game-tying and walk-off runs.

    Milwaukee Brewers pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (8 pitchers, 7 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (8 pitchers, 7 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (8 pitchers, 7 subsequent).
  13. ▲12–▼12

    Game State Shift

    Cooper Pratt · Ian Seymour

    Cooper Pratt gave Milwaukee a 3-2 lead in the top of the 12th inning by launching a 396-foot solo home run on a 2-2 count against Ian Seymour.

What this game can—and can’t tell us

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See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.

  • Milwaukee's 12th-inning menu got too small

    Medium

    Shane Drohan threw 13 sinkers in a 15-pitch outing where he allowed four consecutive singles without recording an out in the 12th.

    Evidence

    • Shane Drohan · 0 IP · 4 H · 1 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 15 pitches · L
    • Shane Drohan · bullpen · 15 pitches · inning 12
    • Shane Drohan · Sinker · 87% usage

    Bottom 12

    • Liam Hicks vs Shane Drohan
    • Jonny DeLuca vs Shane Drohan
    • Chandler Simpson vs Shane Drohan
    • Ben Williamson vs Shane Drohan
    • DeLuca singled to center, Mullins scored, Hicks to second.
    • Williamson singled to right, Fortes scored, Simpson to second, DeLuca to third.

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Drohan lacked preparation or command beyond the recorded sequence.
    • Does not imply managerial error in deploying Drohan in this leverage window.

    Limitations

    • Tracking records do not encode pitcher fatigue, arm angle, or private bullpen instructions.
  • Jax's changeup did the harder early work

    Medium

    Griffin Jax generated high swing-and-miss rates with his changeup, using it to close out four strikeouts during his outing.

    Evidence

    • Griffin Jax · Changeup · 30% usage
    • Griffin Jax · 4 IP · 4 H · 2 ER · 6 K · 2 BB · 74 pitches

    Top 1

    • Jackson Chourio vs Griffin Jax
    • Changeup · 90.5 mph · Swinging Strike

    Top 2

    • Garrett Mitchell vs Griffin Jax
    • Changeup · 89.8 mph · Swinging Strike

    Top 3

    • Christian Yelich vs Griffin Jax
    • Changeup · 90.4 mph · Swinging Strike

    Top 4

    • Brice Turang vs Griffin Jax
    • Changeup · 90.2 mph · Swinging Strike

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Jax intended this exact pitch distribution prior to the game.
    • Does not imply long-term repertoire characteristics beyond this specific contest.

    Limitations

    • The evidence does not include advance scouting plans or catcher signaling instructions.
    Griffin JaxTampa Bay Rays
  • The Rays left themselves one clean reply

    High

    Tampa Bay won 4-3 in 12 innings on Ben Williamson's walk-off single in the bottom of the 12th.

    Evidence

    • Final score 3–4

    Bottom 12

    • Williamson singled to right, Fortes scored, Simpson to second, DeLuca to third.
    • Score after inning 12: 1–2

    Bottom 12

    • Ben Williamson vs Shane Drohan
    • Ben Williamson · 1-for-1

    Not implied

    • Does not imply prior offensive consistency during earlier scoreless extra innings.
    • Does not imply predetermined pinch-hitting strategy prior to the game.