World Series Game 2: Tampa Bay Rays starting lineup
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: PitcherDrew Rasmussen #57 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates at the end of the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2026 i
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays set their starting lineup behind pitcher Drew Rasmussen to battle the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the 2026 World Series.
The Brewers defeated the Rays, 3-2, during Game 1 on Friday night and lead the series, 1-0.
Tampa Bay Rays starting lineup
The backstory:
Here is a look at the lineup for Game 2 of the World Series at American Field in Milwaukee.
When is Game 3 of the World Series?
What's next:
The Tampa Bay Rays will move back home to St. Petersburg for Game 3 of the World Series against the Brewers. Game 3 is set for Monday night, Oct. 26 at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m.
2026 World Series schedule, start times
Timeline:
The Milwaukee Brewers host Games 1 & 2 of the World Series, while the Tampa Bay Rays will host Games 3 & 4. If needed, the Rays host Game 5, while the Brewers host Games 6 & 7.
- Game 3 - Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays
- Game 4 - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays
- Game 5 - Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays *If needed
- Game 6 - Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed
- Game 7 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed
Both teams are vying for their first-ever World Series title
Big picture view:
Whichever team wins the fall classic becomes the first to do so in their franchise's history.
The Brewers led Major League Baseball with a franchise-record 103 wins in the regular season and finished at or near the top of baseball in a number of key statistical categories.
Tampa Bay had an American League-best 98 wins in the regular season. The Rays reached the World Series twice since the club's inaugural 1998 season, but have never hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
By the numbers:
During this season, the Brewers and the Rays met 3 times – the Brewers won two of those three games, according to MLB.com.
This is the third World Series run for the Rays, who won the American League in 2008, 2020, and now, 2026. This is the Brewers' second trip to the World Series since their first in 1982 (they were part of the American League at the time).
The Source: This story was produced by FOX 13 staff using information from the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball, and FOX Milwaukee.