The Tampa Bay Rays opened Game 2 of the World Series with a four-run first inning, capped by Liam Hicks’ two-run home run, and then went silent. The Milwaukee Brewers chipped away, tied the game on Sal Frelick’s solo homer in the sixth, and took the lead for good on Cooper Pratt’s RBI single in the seventh. Final score: 5-4. The Rays now trail the series 2-0.
For Suncoast fans who made the trip up I-75 or watched from home, it was a frustrating night. The early lead felt like a statement. The scoreless innings that followed told a different story, and Milwaukee’s late-inning execution made the difference.
The good news? The series comes to Tampa Bay for Game 3 on Monday, October 26. The Rays get their home crowd, their own dugout, and their first real chance to shift the momentum in this series. Restaurants and sports bars from Sarasota to Bradenton will be packed, so plan accordingly.
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