Rays’ Game 4 starter open to pitching in Game 5 if needed

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax enters Wednesday’s World Series Game 5 one day removed from helping his team avoid elimination against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old worked four innings in Tuesday’s 4-3 victory, allowing four hits and two earned runs while striking out six. The Rays now face another elimination game after using seven pitchers to get through Tuesday’s 12-inning contest at Tropicana Field. MLB Now shared a clip Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, featuring Jax discussing his Game 5 outlook and the team’s training staff during an MLB Network appearance. “This is what you play for.