World Series game ends on controversial check-swing strikeout

Yandy Diaz's strikeout to end Game 2 involved a controversial call.

By Jesse Yomtov and Gabe Lacques · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:18 AM

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A World Series game between the Brewers and Rays ended on a controversial check-swing strikeout.
The disputed finish marked the second consecutive night where the final out involved significant drama.
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1.

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A 2026 World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays concluded with late drama following a controversial check-swing strikeout call. Milwaukee closed out the contest under contentious circumstances, marking the second consecutive night that the final out of a World Series game involved disputed officiating.

The drama followed an eventful Game 1 in which the Brewers defeated the Rays 3-2 after a game-ending double play was initially overturned on video review before Milwaukee secured the win. Across the early games of the series, Milwaukee took a 2-0 series lead behind contributions from Christian Yelich and catcher William Contreras.

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