Brewers erase four-run deficit to stun Rays and take 2-0 World Series lead

The Guardian Sport · 2026-10-25
Brewers erase four-run deficit to stun Rays and take 2-0 World Series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Sal Frelick ignited the comeback with his first home run in three months, tying the game, and Cooper Pratt delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning. The Brewers' resilience was on display as they overcame a four-run deficit for the second time this postseason, showcasing their never-say-die attitude. Meanwhile, the Rays, who won the AL pennant by capitalizing on opponents' mistakes, were undone by their own defensive miscues, committing one error and two other misplays that could have been errors, along with a runner thrown out at the plate. The loss puts Tampa Bay in a difficult position as they head home needing to win four of the next five games to capture their first World Series title. Milwaukee, on the other hand, is two wins away from their first championship, with momentum firmly on their side. The series shifts to Tampa Bay for Game 3, where the Rays will look to regroup and avoid falling into a 3-0 hole.