Jake Bauers Starts at First Base for Brewers in World Series Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jake Bauers is in the starting lineup at first base for Game 2 of the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bauers will bat second for Milwaukee as they face Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen at American Family Field, looking to extend their early World Series lead. His inclusion at first base adds steady defense and key lineup balance for the Brewers in this championship contest.