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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 26, 2026 04:46 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays face 0-2 World Series deficit

No club since the 1996 Yankees has rallied from 0-2.

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What happened: The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays entering Monday's scheduled matchup at 0-0. Across MLB history, the 1955 Dodgers, 1956 Yankees, 1958 Yankees, 1965 Dodgers, 1971 Pirates, 1978 Yankees, 1981 Dodgers, 1985 Royals, 1986 Mets, and 1996 Yankees overcame a 0-2 deficit to claim the World Series.

Why it matters: The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers account for multiple comebacks from 0-2 in the Fall Classic, alongside the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and New York Mets. Tampa Bay now attempts the first such World Series turnaround since New York's 1996 title run.

What to watch: The scheduled World Series game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays has not started yet, with the score at 0-0.

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