THE BREWERS DID IT AGAIN! 🏆⚾ Milwaukee erased a 4-0 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in World Series Game 2, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead!
But this comeback had everything: a rookie's redemption story, an unlikely game-tying home run, a dominant bullpen performance and some costly mistakes by Tampa Bay.
Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris are back from American Family Field with their full World Series Game 2 recap and a preview of Game 3, as the series shifts to Tampa Bay.
After a throwing error helped Tampa Bay score four runs in the first inning, rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt delivered the go-ahead RBI single that completed Milwaukee's comeback.
DVR and Eno break down Pratt's impressive approach at the plate, his ability to battle through difficult at-bats and why Pat Murphy's faith in the young shortstop could be paying off at the biggest possible moment.
Forget traditional bullpen roles. Aaron Ashby may be Milwaukee's most important reliever.
After another high-leverage performance, Eno makes the case that Ashby deserves serious World Series MVP consideration if the Brewers finish the job.
With Abner Uribe, D.L. Hall, JoJo Romero and Dustin May also contributing, is Milwaukee's pitching depth proving too much for Tampa Bay?
And why hasn't Kevin Cash used Rays closer Bryan Baker through the first two games?
Tampa Bay had a 4-0 lead and multiple opportunities to add on, but questionable decisions and defensive mistakes helped Milwaukee get back into the game.
The guys examine the decision to bunt against D.L. Hall, a costly out at home plate on Jackson Chourio's throw, and defensive mistakes involving Chandler Simpson and Jonathan Aranda.
Could Tampa Bay's decision-making be the difference between a tied series and a 2-0 deficit?
One of Game 2's biggest surprises came from Sal Frelick, who delivered a game-tying home run against a left-handed pitcher.
DVR and Eno explain just how unusual that swing was for Frelick, why it mattered in Milwaukee's comeback and what it could mean for the Brewers' lineup going forward.
Plus, William Contreras continues to make his own World Series MVP case with timely hitting, pitch blocking and crucial ABS challenges.
The World Series heads to Tampa Bay with Milwaukee leading 2-0.
Can former Brewer Freddy Peralta deliver the start the Rays desperately need?
Eno explores Robert Gasser's unusual pitch mix, including the importance of his cutter and sweeper, while DVR examines Milwaukee's pitching depth and the strategic decisions facing both managers.
With Tampa Bay facing the possibility of falling behind 3-0, how aggressive should Kevin Cash be with his bullpen?
And can the Brewers keep their incredible run going?
Milwaukee is two wins away from a World Series championship. Can Tampa Bay turn the series around at home, or will the Brewers take a 3-0 lead?
Tell us your Game 3 predictions in the comments!
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Executive Producer & Editor: McEnroe Francis
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00:00 Brewers Come Back From 4–0 Down to Win Game 2
02:36 Rasmussen and Henderson Both Struggle
04:45 Did the Rays Throw Away Their Best Chance?
07:44 Is Aaron Ashby Milwaukee's Most Valuable Reliever?
11:19 Why Hasn't Tampa Bay Used Bryan Baker?
13:48 Christian Yelich vs. Chandler Simpson: Lineup Debate
18:02 Cooper Pratt's Redemption and Toast of the Game
21:58 William Contreras' Growing World Series MVP Case
23:59 Tampa Bay's Defensive Mistakes and Frelick's Big Homer
27:27 Milwaukee's Pitching Depth Heading Into Game 3
32:58 Game 3 Preview: Robert Gasser vs. Freddy Peralta
34:48 Our Milwaukee World Series Experience
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