Sal Frelick Home Run Ties World Series Game 2 as Brewers Rally
Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick hit a home run to tie World Series Game 2 against the Rays, part of a Milwaukee rally that ended in another comeback win.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick hit a home run to tie Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, helping spark a rally that ended in a comeback victory for Milwaukee. The game was played in Milwaukee, according to the reports.
A late-game rally
The Brewers trailed 4-0 before they came to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning, according to FanGraphs. Milwaukee had been behind by a run when Frelick stepped in against Rays reliever Ian Seymour.
Seymour's first pitch, a sinker, landed in the middle of the zone for a called strike one. Yahoo Sports described the home run as "electric," and reported that it tied the game as the Brewers continued their rally.
Reaction to the win
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel credited Frelick with providing a spark for the Brewers, describing his contribution as the "it factor" in the team's Game 2 victory. The Journal Sentinel framed the result as a Brewers win after the team had fallen behind early.
FanGraphs noted that the Brewers had been in similar situations before, pointing to the team's history of late comebacks during the postseason run.
What we know so far
Frelick's home run tied Game 2 and was central to a Brewers comeback that secured the victory. The reports do not give the final score, the inning in which Milwaukee took the lead, or details of the play beyond the tying blow. Further details, including box score information and reaction from players and coaches, are expected to follow.
