The Tampa Bay Rays are alive.
After an epic 12-inning battle in Game 4 to notch their first win of the 2026 World Series 4-3 over the Milwaukee Brewers, the Rays remain at home at Tropicana Field in hopes of continuing to stave off the National League champions.
The Brewers won the first three games and were looking for a sweep, leading 3-2 heading into the bottom of the 12th inning on Tuesday. But a Brewers error put the game-tying run on base to start the inning and Jonny DeLuca hit an RBI single two batters later to even the score at 3-3. Then Ben Williamson bounced a single over first baseman Jake Bauers to bring home the winning run for the Rays.
Both teams are seeking their first World Series championship. Milwaukee's lone World Series appearance
was in 1982. Tampa Bay has been twice before, in 2008 and 2020.
The journey continues in Game 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Who is singing the national anthem for Game 5 of the World Series?
Singer-songwriter Julie Falcon will perform the national anthem for Game 5 of the World Series at Tropicana Field, home of the Rays.
"omg im singing the national anthem at the WORLD SERIES tomorrow everyone," Falcon posted on her Instagram Stories with a blurry photo of herself with a hand at her face. "TURN YOUR TV ON!!!!!"
Falcon is an artist who was born in Germany and learned a love for music from her dad. Her website says she wrote her first song to express appreciation for her father after he had a serious surgery. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and performed the national anthem for multiple NFL gamesthis season.
She follows R&B star Ne-Yo, who sang the national anthem for Game 4, country sensation Carly Pearce, who did the honors for Game 3, actress and singer Kylie Cantrall, who performed it for Game 2 and country star and former "American Idol" contestant Mickey Guyton, who was given the special role for Game 1.
Who is throwing the first pitch at Game 5 of the World Series?
Broadcaster Dewayne Staats will throw out the first pitch at Game 5 of the World Series. He is the Rays' longtime play-by-play announcer and has been with the team for 29 seasons. His career in the MLB spans 51 years and includes stints with the Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.
Brewers vs Rays World Series schedule
- Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2
- Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4
- Game 3: Brewers 10, Rays 1
- Game 4: Rays 4, Brewers 3 (12 innings)
- Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 28 — 8 PM ET, at Tampa Bay – TICKETS
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 30 — 8:00 PM ET, at Milwaukee – TICKETS
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 31 — 8:00 PM ET, at Milwaukee – TICKETS
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Julie Falcon? Singer-songwriter singing World Series Game 5 national anthem
