NewsWPLG Local 10October 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
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Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca in the ninth inning with the bases loaded to preserve a 3-2 victory for the Milwaukee Brewers over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. Jacob Misiorowski earned the win by allowing one run over five innings, while Christian Yelich contributed an RBI triple to spark an early scoring rally in Milwaukee's first World Series appearance since 1982.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The outcome establishes a series lead for the Brewers in a matchup featuring two franchises seeking their first World Series title, with historical data showing Game 1 winners go on to win the championship 62.8% of the time.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series.
- Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca in the ninth inning with the bases loaded to end the game.
- A ninth-inning double play was overturned after video review showed Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt's foot came off the bag.
- Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over five innings to earn the win for Milwaukee.
- Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph pitch to Yandy Díaz, marking the fastest pitch ever delivered in a World Series game.
- Christian Yelich hit an RBI triple in the first inning to put the Brewers ahead.
- This is the first World Series featuring two potential first-time champions since 1980.
- Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each contributed two hits for Milwaukee.
- Tampa Bay's lone run prior to the ninth came in the fourth inning after a double by Junior Caminero and a groundout.
Who's Mentioned
PersonChristian Yelich“Milwaukee Brewers player who hit an RBI triple.”PersonLynn Jones“Kansas City player who previously tripled in a World Series debut.”PersonJacob Misiorowski“Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher who earned the win.”OrganizationColorado Rockies“Major league team without a World Series title.”PersonNick Martinez“Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher.”OrganizationSeattle Mariners“Major league team without a World Series title.”PersonDrew Rasmussen“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”OrganizationElias Sports Bureau“Sports statistics organization.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Losing baseball team in Game 1.”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Winning baseball team in Game 1.”OrganizationPhiladelphia Phillies“Team that won the 1980 World Series.”PersonChandler Simpson“Tampa Bay Rays player who hit a single in the ninth inning.”PersonYandy Díaz“Tampa Bay Rays batter who faced the fastest pitch in World Series history.”OrganizationSan Diego Padres“Major league team without a World Series title.”PersonJunior Caminero“Tampa Bay Rays slugger.”PersonTaylor Walls“Tampa Bay Rays shortstop.”PersonWilliam Contreras“Milwaukee Brewers player with two hits and two base stealers thrown out.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”PersonCooper Pratt“Milwaukee Brewers shortstop involved in the ninth-inning review.”OrganizationKansas City Royals“Team that played in the 1980 World Series.”PersonKevin Kelly“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”PersonBrice Turang“Milwaukee Brewers second baseman.”PersonTrevor Megill“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who secured the final out in the ninth inning.”PersonSteven Matz“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”PersonJonny DeLuca“Tampa Bay Rays batter who struck out for the final out of the game.”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“National League Championship Series opponent defeated by the Brewers.”PersonJonathan Aranda“Tampa Bay Rays player who hit a single in the ninth inning.”PersonJackson Chourio“Milwaukee Brewers player with two hits.”PersonGarrett Mitchell“Milwaukee Brewers center fielder.”PersonLiam Hicks“Tampa Bay Rays player who grounded into a ninth-inning play that was reviewed.”PersonJorge Mateo“Tampa Bay Rays pinch-runner.”