NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay Rays trail 0-2 in World Series against Milwaukee Brewers
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The Tampa Bay Rays face a potential World Series comeback after starting the series with two losses against the Milwaukee Brewers. Major League Baseball history includes 10 teams that successfully won the championship after losing the first two games.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The Tampa Bay Rays must win four of the remaining five games to capture the World Series trophy and become the 11th team in MLB history to overcome an 0-2 deficit.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays lost the first two games of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- A team must win four out of seven games to win the World Series.
- Ten teams in Major League Baseball history have previously won the World Series after losing the first two games.
- Former player Tino Martinez won a World Series after an 0-2 start thirty years ago while playing for the Yankees against the Atlanta Braves.
Who's Mentioned
locationFla.“State where the report originates”OrganizationAtlanta Braves“World Series opponent from thirty years ago”PersonTino Martinez“Former player who experienced an 0-2 World Series comeback”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“MLB team playing against the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series”locationST. PETERSBURG“City where the report originates”OrganizationYankees“Former team of Tino Martinez”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“MLB team currently playing in the World Series”