Díaz's swing call ends Game 2 in 5-4 loss

A 4-0 first-inning lead slipped away.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

Swing or no swing? Did Yandy Diaz go around on the final out of Game 2? https://t.co/nW4QnxgZbp Via @espn on X

What happened: On a full-count pitch, Díaz was ruled to have swung for strike three. He was unhappy with the ruling.

Why it matters: The final out ended a one-run World Series game. His side trails 2-0 and needs four wins in the next five games to take the title.

By the numbers: Both games have been decided by one run: 3-2 in Game 1 and 5-4 in Game 2.

What to watch: Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

Sources

@espn 2026-10-25T04:21:49.213175+00:00

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