Brewers capitalize on lengthy at-bats to edge Rays in World Series Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the 2026 World Series on October 24. Key to the victory was the Brewers' approach at the plate, where they fouled off 44 pitches and prolonged at-bats to apply pressure on the Rays' pitching staff. The Brewers bullpen continued to shine, with Aaron Ashby extending his scoreless inning streak to 15.2 innings in the postseason. Milwaukee is now two wins away from its first World Series title since 1957.
- •Brewers lead the World Series 2-0 against the Rays.
- •Aaron Ashby has not allowed a run in October.
- •Milwaukee had at least four batters in each inning.
- •Brewers' offense forced the Rays to throw 44 pitches in two-strike counts.
- •Game 3 scheduled for October 26.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Down, but not out: Brewers’ plate approach launches them to success
"The Brewers fouled off 44 pitches last night; 22 of those were in two-strike counts
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