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Game 2 of the World Series is set for October 24 at American Family Field, with first pitch at 8:08 p.m. ET. The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 1-0 series lead after a 3-2 victory in Game 1 and will send right-hander Logan Henderson to the mound. The Tampa Bay Rays will counter with right-hander Drew Rasmussen as they aim to even the series.
Rasmussen, a former Brewers draft pick and prospect, will face his original organization for the first time in the World Series. Milwaukee traded him to Tampa Bay in May 2021 in exchange for shortstop Willy Adames. The right-hander is in the final year of team control unless the Rays exercise their 2027 club option. Tampa Bay opted to give Rasmussen an extra day of rest before this start, deviating from the typical four-day routine, after a rainout postponed Game 4 of the ALCS by a day. The move lines him up to start Game 6 on the road as well, should the series extend, giving the Rays their ace for two potential starts away from Tropicana Field.
Rasmussen has been stellar in three postseason starts, all quality outings, with the Rays going 2-1. He has allowed just three runs over 19 innings while striking out 23 and walking three. His performance in Game 2 will be critical as Tampa Bay looks to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole.
For Milwaukee, Henderson aims to bounce back from a rough NLCS Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he surrendered four runs in four-plus innings in a 7-4 Brewers win. Henderson committed two errors that led to two unearned runs and an early exit, snapping his streak of starts allowing three runs or fewer. The 24-year-old has otherwise been reliable, posting a 16-4 team record in his starts during the 2026 season, including the postseason. In the playoffs, he has allowed six runs (three earned) over nine innings. Like the rest of the Brewers rotation, Henderson will have 12 days between starts, raising questions about whether the extended rest will help or disrupt his rhythm.
Key Analysis
The storyline centers on Rasmussen facing the team that drafted and traded him, with significant World Series implications. His ability to suppress runs and go deep into games has been a hallmark of his postseason run, and the Rays need him to deliver to avoid a 2-0 deficit. For the Brewers, Henderson's command and error-free play will be crucial; his two errors in the NLCS proved costly. Milwaukee's success in his starts this season suggests they are confident, but the long layoff could affect timing. The outcome of Game 2 may hinge on which starter handles the pressure and routine disruption better.