Brewers take 2-0 World Series lead after check-swing call
Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 2, securing a series lead after an umpire ruled a batter did not swing on a third strike, ending the contest.
Key points
- The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 2 of the World Series 5-4 to lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
- First base umpire James Hoye ruled Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz did not swing on a third strike.
- Aaron Ashby struck out Díaz to end the game with a runner on third base and two outs in the ninth inning.
- The check-swing call could not be challenged or reviewed under official baseball rules.
- The series will pause on Sunday and resume on Monday.
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. First base umpire James Hoye ruled that Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz could not hold his swing on a third strike. 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.
Your questions, answered
Who won World Series Game 2?
The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 2 of the World Series 5-4.
Why was Yandy Diaz called out on a check swing?
First base umpire James Hoye ruled that Díaz could not hold his swing on a third strike.
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