About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Milwaukee Brewers are two wins away from their first World Series championship.
Milwaukee's comeback kids dug out of a 4-0 first-inning hole to beat the Tampa Bay Rays , 5-4, in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Oct. 24, at American Family Field.
Brewers fans and general baseball fanatics had lots to say on the Brewers' return from what seemed like dire straits. Like Game 1, there was also plenty of "we're really winning World Series games" reactions 44 years in the making.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) at third base during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. - Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a single during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton (6) hits an RBI single during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jojo Romero (33) drops the ball that was hit by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jonny DeLuca (21) during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jojo Romero (33) bobbles a ball that was hit by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jonny DeLuca (21) during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hit a single RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) makes the catch at first base to tag out Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) during the second inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits an RBI single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits an RBI single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) hits a two-run home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) is unable to catch a foul ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (not seen) during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits for an RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) celebrates hi home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrate their runs during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) runs to third off a hit by Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (2) advances to second base on an error by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (unseen) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) hit a single and gets an RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (2) scores on a single by Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (not seen) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) stole second base during the first inning Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) was covering the base during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) throws out the first pitch of the game during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) stretches before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) The grave of Milwaukee Brewers broadcast legend Bob Uecker is shown Sunday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Uecker, a Milwaukee native who began his professional career as a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves and would go on to become a Hall of Fame radio broadcaster for the Brewers for 54 years. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) at third base during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. - Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) at third base during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. - Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 2 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a single during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 3 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton (6) hits an RBI single during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 4 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jojo Romero (33) drops the ball that was hit by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jonny DeLuca (21) during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 5 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jojo Romero (33) bobbles a ball that was hit by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jonny DeLuca (21) during the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 6 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hit a single RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 7 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) makes the catch at first base to tag out Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) during the second inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 8 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits an RBI single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 9 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits an RBI single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 10 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) hits a two-run home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 11 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 12 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 13 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 14 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) is unable to catch a foul ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (not seen) during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 15 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 16 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits for an RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 17 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) celebrates hi home run during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 18 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks (34) and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrate their runs during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 19 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 20 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) runs to third off a hit by Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 21 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 22 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (2) advances to second base on an error by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (unseen) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 23 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) hit a single and gets an RBI during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 24 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (2) scores on a single by Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz (not seen) during the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 25 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) stole second base during the first inning Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) was covering the base during Game 2 of the World Series at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 26 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) throws out the first pitch of the game during Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct 24, 2026. (Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 27 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) stretches before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 28 / 28 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays highlights, World Series Game 2 The grave of Milwaukee Brewers broadcast legend Bob Uecker is shown Sunday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Uecker, a Milwaukee native who began his professional career as a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves and would go on to become a Hall of Fame radio broadcaster for the Brewers for 54 years. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) From here, the Brewers head to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, for Game 3, Game 4 and, if necessary, Game 5.
Here's what social media said during and after Game 2:
Matthew Vitkus catches a ball during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) People along the right field vie for a ball during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) People scramble for a ball hit in the right field bleachers during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) People wait for ball to sail into the right field bleacher during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Anthony Vitkus holds a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Fans make a souvenir photo before batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) A young fan along the right field bleachers savors a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) A fan in the right field bleachers savors a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 Matthew Vitkus catches a ball during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 Matthew Vitkus catches a ball during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 2 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 People along the right field vie for a ball during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 3 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 People scramble for a ball hit in the right field bleachers during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 4 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 People wait for ball to sail into the right field bleacher during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 5 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 Anthony Vitkus holds a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 6 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 Fans make a souvenir photo before batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 7 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 A young fan along the right field bleachers savors a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 8 / 8 Brewers fans tailgate at American Family Field for World Series Game 2 A fan in the right field bleachers savors a ball he caught during batting practice for the Milwaukee Brewers before Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, October 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Another Brewers comeback win has fans fired up on social media
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