Brewers lead World Series 2-0 after two close games against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, currently holding a 2-0 lead. Both games have been tightly contested, each decided by just one run, marking the first time since 2010 that the World Series opened this way. Historical context reveals that it's rare for a team to win consecutive games by one run, with previous occurrences led by the Yankees in 2000. The Rays must secure a win in Game 3 to avoid falling further behind, with the next game scheduled for 5 PM.
- •Brewers lead the World Series 2-0 against the Rays.
- •Both games were decided by one-run margins.
- •This marks the first back-to-back one-run games in the Series since 2010.
- •Game 3 is scheduled for 5 PM.
- •The Rays need a win to remain competitive in the Series.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — SnakePit Post-season GDT, #20
"So, the Brewers go down to Tampa Bay, with a 2-0 lead. But each game has been only by the smallest of margins. It’s the first time since 2010 that the World Series has opened with a pair of one-run games. There, Texas beat St. Louis 3-2 in the opener, but the roles were reversed […]
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