NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 28, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay Rays fans and local businesses experience a boost following Game 4 World Series win
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The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a World Series sweep with a Game 4 victory, extending the series and drawing visiting fans from Milwaukee who boosted local business traffic.
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Local businesses such as Ferg’s Sports Bar and Full Court experienced increased customer traffic and sales from visiting and home fans during the extended postseason schedule.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4 of the World Series, avoiding a four-game sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Visiting fans from Milwaukee traveled to the Tampa Bay area and packed local venues like Ferg’s Sports Bar.
- Local businesses, including the vintage clothing store Full Court, reported an uptick in customer traffic and sales for team-specific merchandise.
- Tropicana Field recently underwent repairs, contributing to an unconventional season for the team.
- Fans and business owners noted that the extended series brought in new visitors who might return in the future.
Who's Mentioned
locationFla.“State where the game and interviews took place”PersonJames Melchior“Brewers fan who traveled from Milwaukee”OrganizationFull Court“Vintage clothing store experiencing increased traffic”locationTampa Bay“Region hosting the World Series games”PersonKarina Bakalyar“Rays fan interviewed in the article”locationMilwaukee“Home city of the visiting baseball team”OrganizationFerg’s Sports Bar“Local business packed with fans for Game 4”PersonBetty O’Haver“Rays fan interviewed in the article”locationST. PETERSBURG“Dateline city for the news report”PersonChad Benson“Representative with Full Court and DeliSports”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting the story”OrganizationTropicana Field“Stadium that underwent repairs”OrganizationDodgers“Baseball team referenced in fan comparison”