MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers continued their remarkable postseason run with a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 24 at American Family Field, extending their lead to 2-0 in the World Series and moving closer to their first championship in franchise history.

Facing a daunting 4-0 deficit early in the game against Rays ace Drew Rasmussen, the Brewers mounted another dramatic comeback, a trend that has defined their postseason performance. Milwaukee has now won seven postseason games after trailing, outscoring opponents 28-0 during those comeback stretches while shutting out opposing offenses. This resilience has set a new postseason record for the most wins while trailing early in games.

Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who had been dominant with a 1.05 ERA in September and 1.29 in October, lasted only 3 2⁄3 innings in his shortest outing since July. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe earned the win by pitching 1 1⁄3 innings of hitless ball. The Brewers bullpen overall has been exceptional, posting a 1.24 ERA in the postseason, with Aaron Ashby standing out by throwing 15 2⁄3 scoreless innings across six consecutive appearances without allowing a run—a first in postseason history.

Key moments in the game included a 403-foot home run to center field by Brewers center fielder Sal Frelick, off left-hander Ian Seymour, which tied the game in the sixth inning and electrified a crowd of 43,245 fans. Frelick, who entered the postseason with only four home runs on the season and 21 in his career, had not previously hit a home run off a left-handed pitcher this year. His homer was a historic milestone for the franchise, marking the first time their mascot, Bernie Brewer, slid down the chalet in front of the home crowd during a World Series game.

Players and coaches emphasized the team’s unwavering confidence and focus despite early deficits. “We want to win so badly that it’s never a shock when we win,” said second baseman Brice Turang. Pitcher Brandon Woodruff, the team’s longest-tenured player, highlighted the consistent nature of their success, pointing to their 103 regular-season wins as evidence of their capabilities.

Opponents have taken notice. Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson described the Brewers as a “tough lineup” that grinds through every at-bat and every pitch, while Rays reliever Liam Hicks acknowledged their discipline at the plate and ability to wear down pitchers.

Manager Pat Murphy lauded the team’s belief and persistence, noting, “They don’t give up. They just keep going.”

With the series shifting to Tampa Bay, the Brewers look to maintain their momentum as they pursue their first World Series title after decades of near misses and rebuilding.