Fans debate check-swing call to end Brewers' World Series Game 2 win

· Yahoo Sports

As in Game 1 of the World Series the night before, Game 2 on Saturday night, Oct. 24, had a close call at the finish.

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz was called out on a check-swing appeal to end the game as the Milwaukee Brewers held on to a 5-4 comeback victory at American Family Field to take a 2-0 series lead.

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The top of the ninth inning, which began with Rays center fielder Jonny DeLuca's double, came to head on Díaz's at-bat with two outs, a full count and DeLuca on third base.

Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby continued his immaculate 2026 playoff run and sealed the deal with a well-placed curveball when first-base umpire James Hoye called Díaz's check attempt a swing.

The unclear nature of the call – and the fact that check-swings can't be challenged or reviewed – caused a stir among some fans and analysts.

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