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Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of World Series
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The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday night at American Family Field, bringing the Brewers to host the opening games before the series shifts to St. Petersburg. Game 3 is scheduled for Monday night, Oct. 26 at Tropicana Field, with the first pitch at 8 p.m.
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The outcome shifts home-field advantage for the next two games of the World Series to St. Petersburg, where the Rays will host Games 3 and 4.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5 to 4 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night.
- Game 2 took place at American Family Field.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Monday night, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
- The Tampa Bay Rays will host Games 3 and 4 of the World Series.
- The Milwaukee Brewers recorded a franchise-record 103 regular-season wins.
- The Tampa Bay Rays achieved an American League-best 98 regular-season wins.
- The winner of the series will become the first in their franchise's history to win the World Series.
- This is the third World Series appearance for the Rays, who previously won the American League in 2008, 2020, and 2026.
- This is the Brewers' second trip to the World Series since 1982.
- The Brewers won two out of three regular-season meetings against the Rays this season.
Who's Mentioned
otherCommissioner's Trophy“Championship trophy awarded to the World Series winner”OrganizationAmerican League“Professional baseball league division”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Professional baseball team participating in the World Series”OrganizationMajor League Baseball“Professional baseball league”OrganizationTropicana Field“Stadium hosting Game 3”locationSt. Petersburg“Home city of the Tampa Bay Rays”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team participating in the World Series”OrganizationAmerican Family Field“Stadium where Game 2 was hosted”