Content overview: “Teams to Overcome 0-2 World Series Deficit: History Says Rays in Trouble After Game 2 Loss”. The Tampa Bay Rays face a daunting challenge after falling behind 0-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2020 World Series. Only 14 teams in MLB history have rallied from a two-game deficit to win the Fall Classic, most recently the 1996 New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers, led by Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts, have outscored Tampa Bay 12-5 through two games at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The Rays, who posted the American League's best record at 40-20 during the pandemic-shortened season, now must win four of the next five games to capture their first championship in franchise history. Game 3 features Charlie Morton against Walker Buehler, with Tampa Bay needing a strong start to shift momentum. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.