Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Trevor Megill escaped a ninth-inning jam as Jacob Misiorowski earned the win and Christian Yelich sparked a two-run first-inning rally.
- On Oct 23, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee, withstanding a late rally to claim the opening contest.
- Christian Yelich sparked a two-run rally with an RBI triple in the first inning that put the Brewers ahead for good, setting the tone early for Milwaukee's offense.
- Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over five innings to earn the win, while Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca in the ninth with runners on second and third to secure the victory.
- Milwaukee is hosting its first World Series game since 1982, in a matchup featuring two potential first-time champions—a scenario unseen since 1980 when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals.
- Game 1 winners have historically claimed the World Series title 62.8% of the time in MLB, while the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners remain the only other teams without a championship.
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Last-out challenge fueled dramatic finish to World Series Game 1
The Milwaukee Brewers virtually needed to win twice during Friday’s World Series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and stayed ahead entering the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. With the home team nursing a 3-1 lead late, closer Trevor Megill ran …
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Brewers survive harrowing 9th to edge Rays in World Series opener
MILWAUKEE -- Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over five gritty innings and closer Trevor Megill stranded the tying run at third base to preserve the Milwaukee Brewers' 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the opening game of the World Series.
Milwaukee returned to a World Series after 44 years of absence.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Hyun-gu = The Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) have made a strong start toward their first championship ring in 58 years since their founding.
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