Díaz's check-swing ruling ends World Series Game 2

A 4-0 first-inning lead became a 5-4 loss.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Yandy Diaz's strikeout to end Game 2 involved a controversial call. https://t.co/gmM8523xbb Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: With two outs in the ninth, a pitch to Yandy Díaz was initially called a ball. An appeal to first base produced a swinging strikeout with the tying run on third.

Why it matters: The defeat left his team trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven World Series. One more loss would put it a game from elimination.

By the numbers: After scoring four runs in the first inning, Díaz's team went scoreless over the final eight.

What to watch: Game 3 is Monday.

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