Brief
Bauers says he "almost started crying" after Frelick’s game‑tying homer
Bauers praised Frelick’s clutch hit as the Brewers erased a 4‑0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Milwaukee first baseman Jake Bauers said he "almost started crying" after Sal Frelick’s sixth‑inning home run tied Game 2 of the World Series, which the Brewers won 5‑4 over the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Bleacher Report.
What happened
Frelick’s solo shot in the sixth erased a 4‑0 lead the Rays had built in the first inning. Cooper Pratt delivered a go‑ahead RBI single in the seventh, and the Brewers held on for the victory.
What the reports add
The article notes Frelick entered the game with modest postseason power numbers – four regular‑season homers and a .319 slugging percentage – yet produced the decisive blow. It also cites manager Pat Murphy calling Frelick an "ultimate competitor, winner" with an "it" factor, likening his confidence to that of Joe Montana or Larry Bird.
What was said
"I almost started crying in the dugout," Bauers told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, per the report. Murphy said Frelick “has that grit, that belief system, like, ‘I’m going to get this done, and you’re not going to deny me.’”
How it came about
The comeback follows the Brewers’ 3‑2 win in Game 1 and builds on earlier postseason heroics, including Bauers’ NLCS MVP performance highlighted in Felo’s coverage of the league championship series.
Key facts
- Sal Frelick hit a game‑tying home run in the sixth inning of Game 2. (bleacherreport.com)
- The Brewers won the game 5‑4 over the Tampa Bay Rays. (bleacherreport.com)
- Jake Bauers said he "almost started crying" after the home run. (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Jake Bauers 'Almost Started Crying' After Frelick's HR in Brewers' Win vs. Rays in World Series G2”
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