Brewers rally from four-run deficit to beat Rays, take 2-0 World Series lead
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. After falling behind by four runs early, the Brewers staged a comeback highlighted by a Sal Frelick home run.
Why it matters
This victory puts the Brewers in a commanding position in the championship series, showcasing their resilience in high-stakes postseason play.
Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick watches his home run during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series on Saturday. David J. Phillip/The Associated Press
Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three months, Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Saturday night for a 2-0 World Series lead by overcoming a four-run deficit for the second time this post-season.
Tampa Bay, which won the AL pennant in part by consistently forcing opponents into mistakes, committed one error, made two other misplays on defence and had a runner thrown out at the plate by Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio.
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