What happened: Drew Rasmussen worked 3.2 innings in Game 2 of the 2026 World Series, allowing three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out four. After throwing 49 pitches through the first two frames, he departed in the fourth with two outs, the bases loaded, and a one-run lead.

Why it matters: Entering Game 2 trailing in the World Series, the fourth-inning exit forces the bullpen to Inheriting a bases-loaded, two-out jam in a one-run game puts immediate high-leverage strain on the relief corps.

What to watch: Immediate focus shifts to whether the bullpen can strand the inherited fourth-inning runners and preserve the one-run lead to even the series.