Rays pushed to the brink after 4-2 loss to Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May works against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rays have been here before.

With their season on the brink after a deflating loss, they came back to beat the Yankees in the fifth and final game of the American League Division Series. Facing elimination again eight days later, they bounced back from three straight increasingly frustrating losses to beat the Astros in Game 7 of the Championship Series.

Now they are on the edge again.

Texas Rangers announcer Chuck Morgan looks out from his booth using binoculars during the eight inning in Game 5 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

A 4-2 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night pushed them there, down three games to two and needing a win Tuesday to force a seventh and decisive game Wednesday.

A shaky start by Tyler Glasnow put them in an early hole, the offense again was relatively quiet and Manuel Margot made a curious, if not questionable, unsuccessful attempt to steal home that ended the fourth.

Coming off an incredible walk-off single Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays again will look to go ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a win tonight. Monday is an off day and Game 6 of the World Series is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Rays hoped to carry over the momentum of Saturday's thrilling and historic 8-7 walkoff win, as they scored two runs on a two-out, two-strike single by reserve Brett Phillips and two errors on the play.

But the Dodgers went on the offensive against Glasnow to make sure that didn't happen.

A leadoff double by Mookie Betts and a single by Corey Seager gave them a lead 10 pitches into the game. Two wild pitches, two strikeouts and a walk later, a single by Cody Bellinger made it 2-0.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) celebrates after striking out Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) for the last out of the game in game five of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Glasnow needed 34 pitches to get through the first inning, and his night didn't get much better.

He gave up a homer to Joc Pederson leading off the second, and after the Rays closed to within one with a two-run third, another homer in the fifth to Max Muncy.

Glasnow ended up working five innings and needing 102 pitches (61 strikes) to do so, allowing four runs on six hits with three walks, seven strikeouts and a World Series game-record three wild pitches.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes, left, is cayght trying to steal second base by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) during the second inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

He set another not-so-good mark, becoming the first pitcher to make four appearances allowing four or more runs in a postseason.

The Rays got two runs in the third off Clayton Kershaw, which was already an improvement over their Game 1 showing.

Kevin Kiermaier led off with an infield single, then Yandy Diaz delivered his first RBI, and sixth hit, of the postseason, lacing a ball to right and legging out a triple. Randy Arozarena then knocked Diaz in with a single, and in doing so broke another major-league postseason record. It was his 27th hit, one more than Pablo Sandoval had for San Francisco in 2014.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Victor Gonzalez kneels at the mound after entering the game during the eight inning in Game 5 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Rays had a chance for more in the third when Margot walked and moved up to third after a steal and missed catch by second baseman Chris Taylor, and another walk by Hunter Renfroe. But Joey Wendle popped out and Willy Adames struck out. Then Margot, in an unusual move, tried to steal home off Kershaw but was thrown out.

The Rays threatened in the eighth when Kiermaier singled and pinch-hitter Mike Brosseau drew a one-out walk, but Arozarena flied out and Brandon Lowe lined out.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames walks away after striking out for the final out of the game as Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen and catcher Austin Barnes celebrate a 4-2 victory in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw comes out of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (left) comes to the mound to remove pitcher Dustin May (85) during the eight inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw works against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) is pulled from the game by manager Dave Roberts against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) fields a slow roller by the Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier for a third-inning infield single in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson celebrates as he crosses home in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino after hitting a solo home run during the second inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager drives in a run with a single during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

A wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Victor Gonzalez gets past catcher Austin Barnes as Tampa Bay Rays pinch hitter Michael Brosseau bats during the eight inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) scores a run on a single by Corey Seager in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes (15) is caught stealing after being tagged by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot yells toward the dugout after sliding safely into third base against against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a leadoff double as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino works behind the plate during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor takes off for first on a strikeout as the ball gets away from Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfret, right, watches from a suite before Game 5 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor, left, catches the Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena stealing at second base in the third inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) celebrates with second baseman Chris Taylor (3) and center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) after the final out a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, top, is tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes on an attempted steal of home in the fourth inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout erupts after a solo home run by Joc Pederson (31) in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Dodgers won, 4-2, for a 3-2 series lead. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Victor Gonzalez reacts after recording the final out during the eight inning in Game 5 of the World Series Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) pitches in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of game five of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Manuel Margot (13) is tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) who was caught trying to steal home during the fourth inning of game five of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson hits a solo home against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after giving up an RBI single to the Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozaerna in the third inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot slides into third as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor chases down the ball during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Margot stole second base and advanced to third on the wayward throw. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts can't rerach an RBI triple by the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz in the third inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) throws over the Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot for a groundout by Willy Adames during the second inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts can't rerach an RBI triple by the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz in the third inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Fans stand for the national anthem before Game 5 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) congratulate each other after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 in game five of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 4-2 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the fountain at TexasLIVE! after a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe dives to field a ball hit by the Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger as Dodgers baserunner Max Muncy (13) advances to second base during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Signs encourage the wearing of face masks during the eight inning in Game 5 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.(Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) celebrates after striking out Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) for the last out of the game in game five of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts can't rerach an RBI triple by the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz in the third inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager, right, beats the tag at second base from Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames while advancing on a wild pitch in the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays take the field to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw works in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run on a Cody Bellinger single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) safe at second as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames is late with the tag after a wild pitch by Tyler Glasnow during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Manuel Margot chases a double off the bat of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot runs to third as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor (3) chases down the ball during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Margot stole second base and advanced to third on the wayward throw. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena hits a sinle against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot slides into third as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor chases down the ball during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Margot stole second base and advanced to third on the wayward throw. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger singles in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)