Drew Rasmussen starts for Rays in World Series Game 2

Brewers Hold One-Game Edge Over Rays Heading Into Game Two

The Milwaukee Brewers head into Game Two of the 2026 World Series holding a 1-0 advantage following a narrow 3-2 victory in the opener. Game One featured a tense ninth-inning finish where a waved-off game-ending double play momentarily complicated the final outs before Trevor Megill secured the save. Tampa Bay enters the second matchup facing a crucial deficit with their top starting pitcher on the mound.

Drew Rasmussen Faces Former Organization in World Series Start

Tampa Bay right-hander Drew Rasmussen takes the mound for Game Two facing the franchise that originally drafted him out of Oregon State in 2018 and gave him his major league debut in 2021. The Brewers traded Rasmussen to the Rays as part of the Willy Adames deal. Rasmussen enters the contest with a 1.29 ERA over 21 innings this postseason, following a pair of strong starts in the American League Championship Series.

Had the Brewers been playing anyone else in the World Series, man, I’d be rooting for them, Rasmussen said regarding his former team.

Logan Henderson Counter-Starts for Milwaukee

Milwaukee counters with 24-year-old right-hander Logan Henderson, who carries a 3.00 ERA across nine innings over two postseason starts. In those outings, Henderson has allowed six total runs, with only three earned. Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans to manage the rookie’s workload carefully while relying on the team’s bullpen depth to keep the game close against Rasmussen.

Richie Palacios Makes History for Towson University

Towson University product Richie Palacios starts at second base for the Rays, marking the first time a former Tigers player has appeared in the Fall Classic. Palacios anchors the infield defense as Tampa Bay looks to avoid falling into a 2-0 series hole before the matchup shifts to St. Petersburg for Game Three.

Matchup Statistics and Schedule

Game Two begins at 8:00 p.m. on FOX, broadcast live from Milwaukee. The series shifts to St. Petersburg on Monday for Game Three, where Freddy Peralta is scheduled to start for the Brewers.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 World Series Matchup

What was the final score of Game One?

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the opening game of the series, securing a 1-0 lead.

When and where is Game Three scheduled to take place?

Game Three is scheduled for Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Freddy Peralta is expected to start for the Brewers.

Which player is making history for his alma mater in this series?

Richie Palacios is starting at second base for the Rays, becoming the first former Towson University player to appear in a World Series game.

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