1–4
Starting Pitching
Drew Rasmussen
Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen was charged with the loss despite permitting only one run on two hits and zero walks over 4.0 innings while striking out four on 48 pitches.
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MLB
October 28, 2026 · Tropicana Field
Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays Game Analysis — October 28, 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.
MILScoreTB
- 2Supports the analysis
Pratt singled to center, Turang scored, Pratt thrown out at second, Frelick to third.
1–0 - 5Supports the analysis
Hamilton singled to right, Pratt scored, Mitchell to second.
2–0 - 6Supports the analysis
Contreras doubled to left, Yelich scored.
3–0 - Supports the analysis
Pratt hit sacrifice fly to right, Contreras scored, Turang to third.
4–0 - 94–1Supports the analysis
Simpson doubled to right, Hicks scored.
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- ▲ 2
Scoring Sequence
Cooper Pratt · Brice Turang · Drew Rasmussen
In the top of the second inning, Cooper Pratt singled to center to drive in Brice Turang with the game's first run before being thrown out at second.
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Run Production
Cooper Pratt
Cooper Pratt drove in two runs for Milwaukee, opening the scoring with an RBI single in the second inning and adding a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning to finish 2-for-3 with one run scored.
- ▼ 4
Base Out State
Jacob Misiorowski · Ben Williamson · Chandler Simpson
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Tampa Bay put runners on second and third with two outs after a single and an error, but Jacob Misiorowski induced a groundout from Ben Williamson to escape without allowing a run.
- ▲ 5
Scoring Sequence
David Hamilton · Cooper Pratt · Kevin Kelly
In the top of the fifth inning, David Hamilton singled to right field with one out to score Cooper Pratt from third and extend Milwaukee's lead to 2-0.
- 5–9
Bullpen Usage
Kevin Kelly · Garrett Cleavinger · Tyler Wells · Steven Matz · Bryan Baker · Ian Seymour
Tampa Bay utilized six relief pitchers over the final five innings, with Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger, Tyler Wells, Steven Matz, Bryan Baker, and Ian Seymour each making appearances.
- ▲6–▼6
Scoring Rally
William Contreras · Christian Yelich · Brice Turang · Cooper Pratt
Milwaukee capitalized on consecutive baserunners in the sixth inning to double their lead from 2-0 to 4-0, using a hit-by-pitch, an RBI double from William Contreras, a single, and a sacrifice fly.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher deployment
Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (7 pitchers, 6 subsequent). - ▲7–▼7
Substitution Window
Richie Palacios · Ben Williamson · Victor Mesa Jr. · Ryan Vilade · Abner Uribe
In the bottom of the seventh inning, Tampa Bay made consecutive pinch-hitting substitutions, sending Richie Palacios for Ben Williamson and Victor Mesa Jr. for Ryan Vilade against reliever Abner Uribe.
- ▼ 9
Game Closeout
Trevor Megill · Richie Palacios · Chandler Simpson
Trevor Megill conceded two doubles and a run in the ninth inning, but limited further damage by retiring Richie Palacios on a groundout to seal Milwaukee's 4-1 victory.
- ▼ 9
Batting
Chandler Simpson · Liam Hicks
Chandler Simpson collected two of Tampa Bay's four hits, including a two-out RBI double in the ninth inning that drove in Liam Hicks to break Milwaukee's shutout bid.
See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.
This was still a one-run game when Rasmussen left
HighRasmussen pitched effectively over 4.0 innings, conceding one run on two hits without a walk.
Evidence
- Drew Rasmussen · 4 IP · 2 H · 1 ER · 4 K · 0 BB · 48 pitches · L
- Drew Rasmussen · 48 pitches · innings 1–4
Not implied
- Does not imply Rasmussen's exit after 4.0 innings was due to injury or fatigue.
Limitations
- Workload summary plate appearance count represents recorded events rather than official plate appearances.
Drew RasmussenTampa Bay RaysMisiorowski's most important outs were not strikeouts
HighMisiorowski pitched 5.2 scoreless innings allowing two hits to earn the victory.
Evidence
- Jacob Misiorowski · 5.2 IP · 2 H · 0 ER · 2 K · 1 BB · 86 pitches · W
- Final score 4–1
Not implied
- Does not imply Misiorowski exhibited dominance across the entire strike zone.
- Does not imply season-long rotation standing.
Limitations
- Does not reflect pitch tracking or quality of contact.
The sixth inning widened the game by sequence
MediumMilwaukee's sixth-inning rally generated two crucial insurance runs through sequential plate appearance execution.
Evidence
- Score after inning 6: 2–0
- Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
- Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
Top 6
- Contreras doubled to left, Yelich scored.
- Pratt hit sacrifice fly to right, Contreras scored, Turang to third.
Not implied
- Does not imply Tampa Bay managerial failure or intentional pitching mistakes.
Limitations
- Relies on play sequence data without tracking defensive positioning.
Pratt touched both scoring windows
HighPratt provided key run production with two RBIs across two separate scoring innings.
Evidence
- Cooper Pratt · 2-for-3
Top 2
- Pratt singled to center, Turang scored, Pratt thrown out at second, Frelick to third.
Top 6
- Pratt hit sacrifice fly to right, Contreras scored, Turang to third.
Not implied
- Does not imply long-term clutch ability or project future lineup placement.
Limitations
- Limited to single-game outcomes.
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