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Brewers rally to take 2-0 lead over Rays in World Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:58 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Brewers rally to take 2-0 lead over Rays in World Series

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the 2026 World Series on October 24. The Rays initially took a commanding lead in the first inning, but the Brewers responded with strong pitching and timely hitting, tying the game in the sixth and taking the lead in the seventh. The Rays struggled with defense and baserunning, which contributed to their defeat. The series now shifts to Tampa Bay, where the Rays will look to recover from a 2-0 deficit.

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By the Numbers

•Rays led 4-0 after the first inning
•Brewers tied the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning
•Brewers took the lead in the seventh with a two-run inning
•Rays bullpen allowed two runs in five innings
•Game 3 is scheduled in Tampa Bay

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What they're saying

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Simply put, the Rays deserved to win this one for half of an inning. During that half inning, they jumped out to a four-run lead, capitalized on a mistake, and provided Drew Rasmussen with as much run support as they had in his prior three playoff starts combined. Then, over the course of the next […]
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