The Tampa Bay Rays are already down 1-0 in the World Series, dropping Game 1 to the Milwaukee Brewers, which means Game 2 is now absolutely critical for them to even things up. That first loss came after a tight matchup, and the Rays know they can’t afford to go down 0-2 before heading back home.
Game 1’s Costly Mistakes
Game 1 saw the Rays run into some serious trouble on the basepaths, getting caught in several outs with runners in scoring position. That’s just gut-wrenching when you’re in the World Series, right? Every single out matters, especially when you’ve got guys in scoring position. The Brewers took that Game 1 victory in a pitching battle that featured Nick Martinez against Jacob Misiorowski. While losing that first one isn’t “the end of the world,” according to the experts, those base-running mistakes were a huge factor, and you just cannot have them in October.
Ace on the Mound, Tough Test Ahead
Now, the Rays roll out their ace, RHP Drew Rasmussen, for Game 2, hoping he can right the ship. This game is definitely “closer to a crucial game to win,” as they’ve got to square up the series. But it won’t be easy. He’s going up against the Brewers’ RHP Logan Henderson, who is a “tough opponent” himself. The series still feels incredibly even, which means every single pitch in this Game 2 is going to be electric. You can catch all the action at 8:00 p.m. ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Can the Rays get back into this series and even it up before it shifts to Tampa Bay for Games 3-5? All eyes are on Drew Rasmussen to deliver under immense pressure.
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Originally reported by Bless You Boys.
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