Brewers Take 2-0 Series Lead with Historic Game 2 Win
The Milwaukee Brewers achieved a 5-4 comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The game featured a historic first inning where the Rays scored four runs, followed by the Brewers responding with two runs in the bottom half, thanks to RBI singles from William Contreras and Garrett Mitchell.
The first inning was notable for its combined seven hits, tying the record for the most hits in the first inning of any World Series game. The Rays' four runs marked their highest-scoring inning in franchise history during the World Series. The Brewers added runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings, with Sal Frelick hitting a game-tying home run.
Aaron Ashby was a key player for the Brewers, contributing to the bullpen's six scoreless innings with a five-out save. He allowed only one baserunner and struck out three batters, extending his postseason scoreless streak to 15 2/3 innings, the second-longest in baseball history.
