Brewers Win Game 2 5-4 as Check‑Swing Call Ends World Series Contest

The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 2 of the World Series 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the best‑of‑seven series.

The decisive play occurred with a runner on third base and two outs in the ninth inning at American Family Field on October 24, 2026. First base umpire James Hoye ruled that Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz could not hold his swing on a third strike. Home plate umpire Jim Wolf had originally called the pitch a ball, but Brewers catcher William Contreras appealed to Hoye. Aaron Ashby then struck out Díaz to end the game.

The check‑swing call could not be challenged or reviewed, as the official baseball rulebook gives the umpire total discretion on what constitutes a swing. Díaz threw his arms up in disagreement, and the tying run was stranded 90 feet away from home plate.

The series will pause on Sunday and resume on Monday.