Brewers stun Rays with comeback from 4-0 down to lead World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 after trailing 4-0, seizing a 2-0 World Series lead.
The Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series, overcoming a four-run deficit in the opening inning. Sal Frelick tied the game with a home run in the sixth, his first in three months, before Cooper Pratt delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh.
The Rays, who had won the AL pennant by forcing errors from opponents, committed one error and made two other misplays in the contest. Tampa Bay's defensive mistakes in the seventh inning proved costly as the Brewers clawed back.
This is Milwaukee's first World Series since 1982. Of the 57 teams to ever take a 2-0 series lead, 46 have gone on to win the championship.
- Brewers 5, Rays 4
- Final score
- 4-0 down in first inning
- Deficit overcome
- 103 plate appearances without home run
- Frelick's drought
Why it mattersThe Brewers have seized control of the World Series, and the Rays face a steep climb to recover from 2-0 down.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the World Series draws viewers worldwide.
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