NewsABC7 WWSBOctober 24, 2026Manatee County
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night after holding off a ninth-inning comeback attempt. Christian Yelich sparked an early two-run lead with an RBI triple, and pitcher Jacob Misiorowski earned the victory after allowing one run over five innings.
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The victory gives the Milwaukee Brewers a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series, marking the franchise's first World Series appearance since 1982.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series.
- Christian Yelich hit an RBI triple in the first inning to spark a two-run rally for the Brewers.
- Jacob Misiorowski pitched five innings, allowing one run and four hits to earn the victory.
- Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph pitch to Yandy Díaz, setting a record for the fastest pitch ever delivered in a World Series.
- Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca in the ninth inning with runners on second and third to save the win.
- A potential game-ending double play in the ninth inning was overturned after a video review showed shortstop Cooper Pratt's foot came off the bag.
- This World Series features two teams seeking their first championship, a matchup that last occurred in 1980.
- Nick Martinez started for Tampa Bay, striking out five and allowing two runs over five innings.
Who's Mentioned
PersonLiam Hicks“Tampa Bay Rays player who grounded out in the ninth inning.”PersonWilliam Contreras“Milwaukee Brewers catcher with two hits and an RBI.”OrganizationWWSB“Copyright holder for the article.”OrganizationSeattle Mariners“Major league club without a World Series title.”OrganizationColorado Rockies“Major league club without a World Series title.”PersonKevin Kelly“Pitcher who allowed an RBI single to Jackson Chourio.”PersonJackson Chourio“Milwaukee Brewers player with two hits.”PersonDrew Rasmussen“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”PersonBrice Turang“Milwaukee Brewers second baseman.”PersonYandy Díaz“Tampa Bay Rays batter who faced the fastest pitch in World Series history.”PersonJorge Mateo“Tampa Bay Rays pinch-runner.”PersonChristian Yelich“Milwaukee Brewers captain who hit an RBI triple.”PersonKevin Cash“Tampa Bay Rays manager.”PersonTaylor Walls“Tampa Bay Rays shortstop.”PersonChandler Simpson“Tampa Bay Rays player.”PersonNick Martinez“Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher.”PersonGarrett Mitchell“Tampa Bay Rays center fielder.”PersonAbner Uribe“Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher.”OrganizationSan Diego Padres“Major league club without a World Series title.”locationMilwaukee“Host city for Game 1 of the World Series.”PersonLynn Jones“Kansas City Royals player who previously tripled in his first World Series plate”PersonJonny DeLuca“Tampa Bay Rays player who struck out for the final out of the game.”PersonTrevor Megill“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who secured the final out in the ninth inning.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Tampa Bay Rays pitcher.”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Defeated by the Brewers in the National League Championship Series.”PersonCooper Pratt“Milwaukee Brewers shortstop involved in the ninth-inning video review.”PersonJonathan Aranda“Tampa Bay Rays player.”PersonSteven Matz“Pitcher who walked Cooper Pratt in the seventh inning.”OrganizationPhiladelphia Phillies“Won the 1980 World Series.”PersonJunior Caminero“Tampa Bay Rays batter.”OrganizationKansas City Royals“Played in the 1980 World Series.”PersonJacob Misiorowski“Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher who earned the win.”PersonAaron Ashby“Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Visiting team in Game 1 of the World Series.”