NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of World Series
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The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a 4-0 early deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Saturday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Tampa Bay starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen failed to finish the fourth inning, allowing three runs before being removed after 89 pitches.
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The outcome gives the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-0 series lead as the World Series shifts to Tampa Bay, leaving the Rays facing a deficit in their pursuit of a first championship.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series.
- The win gives the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the series as it heads to Tampa Bay.
- The Rays jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning against Milwaukee rookie Logan Henderson.
- Tampa Bay starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen pitched 3 2/3 innings, giving up three runs and throwing 89 pitches.
- Milwaukee tied the game in the sixth inning on a solo home run by Sal Frelick off reliever Ian Seymour.
- Defensive errors by Tampa Bay first baseman Jonathan Aranda contributed to Milwaukee scoring plays.
- Yandy Díaz struck out in the final inning with the potential tying run stranded at third base.
Who's Mentioned
PersonLiam Hicks“Tampa Bay player”PersonSal Frelick“Milwaukee player”PersonJackson Chourio“Milwaukee player”PersonGarrett Mitchell“Milwaukee player”PersonJunior Caminero“Tampa Bay third baseman”locationTampa Bay“Location where the series is heading”PersonChristian Yelich“Milwaukee player”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Baseball team playing in the World Series”PersonVictor Mesa Jr.“Tampa Bay player”locationMilwaukee“Location of Game 2”PersonYandy Díaz“Tampa Bay player”PersonIan Seymour“Tampa Bay relief pitcher”PersonCooper Pratt“Milwaukee player”PersonJake Bauers“Milwaukee player”PersonLogan Henderson“Milwaukee rookie pitcher”OrganizationCleveland Guardians“Major League Baseball team”PersonDrew Rasmussen“Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher”PersonWilliam Contreras“Milwaukee player”PersonJonathan Aranda“Tampa Bay first baseman”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Baseball team playing in the World Series”OrganizationNew York Yankees“Major League Baseball team”PersonDavid Hamilton“Milwaukee player”