--- title: "๐Ÿ€ Babe Ruth's century-old record tied! Rays' walk-off hit in the bottom of the 12th thrillingly keeps them alive: AI Sports Daily" description: "Facing a 0-3 sweep, the Tampa Bay Rays battled the Brewers into the 12th inning of World Series Game 4, keeping their season alive with a thrilling 4-3 walk-off win! I'm Muyan, and today's \"AI Sports Daily\" not only covers this epic extra-inning showdown, but also features a 19-year-old super rookie who made history with a feat even legendary stars never achieved. Who is this phenom? I'll tell you shortly, but first, let's dive right into today's sports highlights!" canonical_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-10-28" author: "Mark Ku" author_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku" site: "Mark Ku's Tech Notes" date_published: "2026-10-28T02:00:00.000Z" category: "AI Sports Daily" tags: ["sports", "podcast", "้‹ๅ‹•", "MLB", "NBA", "ๅฆๅธ•็ฃๅ…‰่Š’", "ๅฏ†็ˆพ็“ฆๅŸบ้‡€้…’ไบบ", "JacksonChourio", "CooperFlagg", "้”ๆ‹‰ๆ–ฏ็จ่กŒไฟ "] language: "en" license: "CC BY 4.0" license_url: "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" attribution: "when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original" --- # ๐Ÿ€ Babe Ruth's century-old record tied! Rays' walk-off hit in the bottom of the 12th thrillingly keeps them alive: AI Sports Daily ## Introduction Facing the brink of a 0-3 sweep, the Tampa Bay Rays battled the Milwaukee Brewers into the 12th inning of Game 4 of the World Series, ultimately keeping their season alive with a thrilling 4-3 walk-off win! I'm Muyan. In today's "AI Sports Daily," we'll not only cover this epic extra-innings showdown, but we'll also look at a 19-year-old super rookie who made history with a feat even legendary players have never accomplished. Who is this phenom? I'll let you know in just a moment. Let's dive right into today's sports highlights! ## Top Sports Stories of the Day ### 1. Refusing to Be Swept! Rays Pull Off Stunning 12th-Inning Walk-Off Comeback Against Brewers to Force Game 5 - **What Happened**: With their backs against the wall in Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays battled the Milwaukee Brewers all the way to the 12th inning. Although a Brewers rookie hit a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 12th, the Rays showed incredible resilience in the bottom of the frame. Jonny DeLuca first hit a game-tying single, followed by Ben Williamson's walk-off hit, securing a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory and successfully forcing a Game 5. - **Why It Matters**: The sheer will to survive is truly inspiring! Backed into a corner, the Rays refused to back down. They withstood the immense pressure of falling behind in extra innings and pulled off a stunning comeback in the bottom of the 12th. This never-say-die resilience is exactly what makes baseball so captivating. - **Source**: https://www.foxsports.com ### 2. Equaling Babe Ruth's Legendary Record! Brewers' 22-Year-Old Super Rookie Chourio Racks Up 10 Hits - **What Happened**: Milwaukee Brewers' 22-year-old super rookie Jackson Chourio hit a double in the 12th inning of Game 4 of the World Series. According to MLB stats, this was his 10th hit in the first four games of the series, tying the legendary Babe Ruth's 1928 record for the most hits in the first four games of a World Series. - **Why It Matters**: Being mentioned in the same breath as the legendary Babe Ruth is the ultimate honor! This young player showed absolutely no stage fright on baseball's biggest stage, using his bat to write his own legendary chapter in World Series history. - **Source**: https://www.mlb.com ### 3. 19-Year-Old Super Rookie Flagg Drops 29+11 in Historic Performance! Mavericks Edge Out Heat - **What Happened**: Dallas Mavericks' 19-year-old super rookie Cooper Flagg made an immediate impact in his return from injury, putting up an incredibly versatile stat line of 29 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. He became the first teenager in NBA history to record such a stat line in a single game. In the final seconds, he delivered a crucial block and sank the game-sealing two-pointer, leading his team to a 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat. - **Why It Matters**: Dominating in crunch time at just 19 years old is the mark of a natural-born winner. His all-around performance on both ends of the floor, capped off by a clutch block and the game-winning bucket, officially announces the arrival of a new generation superstar. - **Source**: https://www.si.com ### 4. Tatum Explodes for 40 Points and Hits OT Buzzer-Beater! Celtics Edge Nets by One for Third Straight Win - **What Happened**: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went off for 40 points against the Brooklyn Nets, capping it with a 17-foot game-winning buzzer-beater in overtime to secure a narrow 125-124 victory. Although Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. hit a game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation, he missed a layup in the final moments of overtime, leaving the Nets just short. - **Why It Matters**: This game was a roller coaster. While the rookie showed incredible, fearless courage, crunch time belongs to the Celtics' franchise star. Tatum rose to the occasion under immense pressure to hit that game-winner, proving once again that he is a cold-blooded closer. - **Source**: https://www.cbsnews.com ### 5. Devastating News for Timberwolves! Star Anthony Edwards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Out for Two Months - **What Happened**: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on Thursday for a right knee injury and is expected to miss at least two months. Edwards had been off to a blazing start this season, averaging 33.3 points per game, and even dropped 47 points while playing through injury against the Cavaliers on Monday. This extended absence due to surgery will likely take him out of the running for individual awards like MVP. - **Why It Matters**: This is undoubtedly heartbreaking news for the Timberwolves and basketball fans everywhere. Edwards' dominance to start the season was undeniable, and his grit in dropping 47 points while injured was incredibly inspiring. We can only hope he recovers well and returns to the court at 100% soon. - **Source**: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/27/anthony-edwards-knee-surgery-minnesota-timberwolves ## Closing Thoughts The most thrilling moment of the day was undoubtedly the Rays' incredible grit in the bottom of the 12th, keeping their championship hopes alive and forcing a Game 5! What kind of sparks will fly in the next showdown between these two powerhouse teams? Let's look forward to the upcoming games together. I'm Muyan, and I'll see you in the next edition of "AI Sports Daily"! --- ## About this article and its author Originally published on [Mark Ku's Tech Notes](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-10-28) License: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) โ€” when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original ### About the author **[Mark Ku](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku)** โ€” Software engineer - 10+ years as a software engineer - Built North-American e-commerce and AI SaaS subscription billing ### Free tools built by the author All of these are free to use: - [Free PDF Sign Tool](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/tools/pdf-sign): Online PDF sign tool โ€” draw, type, or upload a signature, then drag, resize, and download. 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