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Brewers Overcome Four-Run Hole to Claim Game 2 and 2-0 Series Lead
Milwaukee rallies late behind key hits to edge Tampa Bay 5-4 and extend its advantage in the best-of-seven matchup
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Early Deficit and Steady Response
The Brewers fell behind by four runs in the opening inning yet found ways to close the gap against the Rays. Two runs crossed in the bottom of the first, and another came home in the fourth after a misplay at first base. By the sixth the score stood at 4-4, setting the stage for the decisive swing that followed.
Sixth-Inning Blast and Seventh-Inning Lead
A solo home run in the sixth evened the contest at 4-4. One inning later a run-scoring single produced the first lead of the night. Milwaukee added five stolen bases during the contest and forced the Rays starter from the game after just three and two-thirds innings while fouling off 45 pitches overall.
Bullpen Closes the Door
The pitching staff held the Rays scoreless across the final eight innings. Relievers covered the last six frames after the starter exited, and the closer recorded the save without allowing a run in the postseason. The victory gave Milwaukee its second win in three playoff games after trailing early, leaving the club with a 2-0 advantage heading forward.
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