Photo: Toledo skyline along the Maumee River, July 2022, by MrJacon000, via Wikimedia Commons.

Good morning, Toledo. Overnight, the Rays stayed alive in the World Series, Ohio’s governor race stayed tight, and TARTA announced free rides for Election Day. Here is what you need to know to start your Wednesday.

1. Rays force Game 5. The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in World Series Game 4 on Tuesday night, avoiding a sweep and forcing Game 5. Read more: Rays Stun Brewers in 12 Innings to Force Game 5.

2. Ohio governor race deadlocked. Two new polls point in opposite directions, with one showing Amy Acton ahead and the other showing Vivek Ramaswamy ahead, and both describing an effective dead heat one week before Election Day. Read more: Ohio Governor Race Deadlocked as Polls Split.

3. TARTA rides free on Election Day. TARTA buses, paratransit and Flex rides will be free all day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, so Toledo-area voters can get to the polls at no cost. Read more: TARTA Rides Free on Election Day in Toledo.

Overnight recap:

• Midnight Briefing: Levy, Gosling, Brewers in Extras — our overnight roundup.
• Toledo schools’ 6.9-mill levy: what it costs you — the levy explainer.
• Ryan Gosling’s band returns after 17 years with new song.
• UToledo students pitch for $20K at Tech419 showcase.

What to watch Wednesday: World Series Game 5 tonight, Oct. 28, at Tropicana Field on FOX — the Brewers can clinch their first title, while the Rays try to force the series back to Milwaukee. The Tech419 pitch showcase is Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with early voting through Nov. 1.

We will be back at 6 AM with a second Morning Briefing.