MLB's ABS challenge system impacts Brewers and Rays in World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System remains integral as the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays compete in the 2026 World Series. Both teams had lower success rates on strike challenges during the regular season. Brewers' pitchers and catchers had better results, gaining runs, while hitters lagged behind the division rivals, struggling to overturn calls. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy discussed the team's refined challenge strategy aimed at maximizing success in high-pressure situations during this postseason.
- •Brewers and Rays struggling with hitting challenges at 46% success this postseason.
- •Brewers' pitchers gain 2.2 runs above average during regular season challenges.
- •Rays' pitchers are eighth in run gains with 1.6 runs above average.
- •Brewers manager discusses strategy for optimal challenge times.
- •Each team starts with two challenges, with potential for more in extras.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — MLB's new ABS challenge system could help decide 2026 World Series
"Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System rules remain in place for the World Series. Here's how effective the Brewers, Rays are with their challenges.
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