Brewers hold on for 5-4 win against Rays in World Series Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 5-4 comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the World Series on October 24 at American Family Field. The game concluded with a controversial check-swing call on Yandy Díaz, which ended the match with two outs in the ninth inning and DeLuca on third base. Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby, maintaining his playoff form, delivered a well-placed curveball that led to the decisive call by first-base umpire James Hoye. The win gives Milwaukee a 2-0 series lead, further intensifying discussions around the check-swing ruling, which cannot be reviewed or challenged.
- •Brewers lead 2-0 in the World Series.
- •Game ended on a check-swing call against Yandy Díaz.
- •Jonny DeLuca doubled to start the ninth inning.
- •Aaron Ashby closed the game with a curveball.
- •Check-swings cannot be challenged or reviewed.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Fans debate check-swing call to end Brewers' World Series Game 2 win
"Game 2 of the World Series ended with a swing that was called strike three. Fans debate the call over social media.
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