Tampa Bay and Milwaukee play World Series Game 2 on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern. The Brewers lead the series 1–0 after Friday's 3–2 win. MLB lists Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay and Logan Henderson for Milwaukee.
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Game 1 produced only five runs. Jackson Chourio had two hits and drove in Milwaukee's third run, while William Contreras went 2-for-3. Jonathan Aranda went 3-for-3 for Tampa Bay.
Rasmussen and Henderson bring a different pitch mix from Friday's starters, and each bullpen's Game 1 workload is now part of the available plan.
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One game gives both clubs information about swing decisions, defensive positioning and leverage relievers, but it does not establish a stable series pattern. Track whether Tampa Bay creates earlier traffic and whether Milwaukee again converts contact into run-scoring chances.
The useful bullpen question is not simply who pitched Friday. Count pitches, stressful plate appearances and the lineup pocket each reliever would face.
Factors to watch
- Rasmussen's first-pitch strikes and weak-contact rate.
- Henderson's command the second time through the order.
- Tampa Bay's response after leaving Game 1 traffic unresolved.
- Which high-leverage relievers are available on consecutive nights.
Market snapshot and source check
Source: DraftKings odds displayed by ESPN’s game page, checked October 24, 2026, 7:25 a.m. EDT. Displayed line: MIL -127; total 6.5. This is a timestamped source snapshot, not a closing-line claim or a betting recommendation. Scheduled starters and availability may change before the game.
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