Brewers and Rays set for 2026 World Series, guaranteeing first-time champion
Milwaukee and Tampa Bay will meet in the 2026 World Series, guaranteeing a first-time champion.
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2026-07-28 to 2026-10-25 · UTC publication dates
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Milwaukee Brewers cut deficit to 4-2 in first inning of World Series Game 2
In the bottom of the first inning of Game 2, William Contreras and Garrett Mitchell each recorded an RBI single, reducing the Brewers' deficit to 4-2.
Teams winning first two games of best-of-seven postseason series have won 79 of 95
Teams that have taken the first two games of a best-of-seven postseason series have gone on to win the series 79 times and lost it 16 times, a record of 79-16 in all such series.
First-base umpire rules Yandy Diaz went around on 3-2 pitch, ending World Series Game 2
With two outs and DeLuca on third in the ninth inning, Yandy Diaz struck out on a 3-2 curveball from Aaron Ashby that was in the dirt. First-base umpire James Hoye ruled that Diaz went around on the swing, which ended the game with the Brewers winning 5-4. Accounts differ on whether Diaz attempted to check his swing.
Milwaukee Brewers record 11 hits to Tampa Bay Rays' seven in World Series Game 2
The Milwaukee Brewers recorded 11 hits in Game 2 compared with seven for the Tampa Bay Rays. Three of the Rays' hits came in the first inning.
Sal Frelick hits solo home run off Ian Seymour to tie World Series Game 2
In the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 2, Sal Frelick hit a solo home run off left-handed Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour on the ninth pitch of the at-bat, tying the game.
1996 New York Yankees are the last team to win World Series after losing first two games
The 1996 New York Yankees are the most recent team to win the World Series after losing the first two games of the series. Both of those losses were at home, and the Yankees then won four consecutive games.
Milwaukee Brewers take 2-0 World Series lead over Tampa Bay Rays with 5-4 Game 2 win
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field, giving Milwaukee a 2-0 series lead. The Brewers are two wins away from their first World Series title.
World Series Game 3 scheduled for Monday night in Tampa Bay
Game 3 of the World Series is scheduled to be played in Tampa Bay on Monday night, October 26, 2026.
Cooper Pratt's RBI gives Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 lead in World Series Game 2
In the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2, Cooper Pratt drove in Brice Turang, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-4 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays score four runs in first inning of World Series Game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs in the first inning of Game 2 on run-scoring singles by Chandler Simpson and Junior Caminero and a two-run home run by Liam Hicks.
Tampa Bay Rays lost World Series Game 1 on Friday
The Tampa Bay Rays lost Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, October 23, 2026, before the series moved to Milwaukee for Game 2.
Aaron Ashby's postseason scoreless innings streak reaches 15.2 innings
After pitching in Game 2 of the World Series, Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby's postseason scoreless innings streak stood at 15.2 innings.
Johnny DeLuca doubles to lead off ninth inning of World Series Game 2
Johnny DeLuca hit a leadoff double in the top of the ninth inning of Game 2, putting the tying run for the Tampa Bay Rays in scoring position while the Brewers led 5-4.
Sal Frelick hits solo home run to tie game 4-4 in sixth inning
In the sixth inning, Sal Frelick hit a solo home run that tied the game at 4-4. It was his first home run in three months.
Abner Uribe earns win and Aaron Ashby records save for Milwaukee
Abner Uribe earned the win for Milwaukee after a scoreless relief appearance. Aaron Ashby recorded the save by striking out Yandy Díaz with the tying run on base to end the game.
Milwaukee has won seven consecutive games entering Game 3
Milwaukee has won seven consecutive games, including comeback victories throughout October, and has taken a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in World Series Game 2
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Game 3 of World Series scheduled in Tampa Bay on Monday
Game 3 of the World Series is scheduled for Monday night at Tampa Bay, with the Rays hosting after Milwaukee took a 2-0 series lead.
Cooper Pratt single gives Milwaukee 5-4 lead in seventh inning
In the seventh inning, Brice Turang opened with a double and advanced to third on a flyout by Garrett Mitchell. Cooper Pratt then singled into shallow right field, scoring Turang and giving Milwaukee its first lead of the game at 5-4.
David Hamilton run-scoring grounder cuts Milwaukee deficit to 4-3
In the fourth inning, David Hamilton grounded into a run-scoring play that brought Milwaukee within one run at 4-3.
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Judge sidelined for playoffs with calf strain ahead of wild card
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