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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Christian Yelich sparked Milwaukee’s offense, and Trevor Megill escaped a bases-loaded ninth as the Brewers took a 1-0 series lead.
On Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field, capitalizing on base-running errors to secure the victory.
Rays base runners Victor Mesa Jr. and Jonathan Aranda were caught stealing in consecutive innings, as Brewers catcher William Contreras executed perfect throws to neutralize Tampa Bay's aggressive approach on the basepaths.
Previously 11-for-11 on postseason stolen base attempts, the Rays were stymied by Contreras, who threw out 34.2% of base runners during the regular season and nailed two runners in this opening contest.
Rays manager Kevin Cash defended the team's aggressive base-running strategy after the loss, saying, "Not surprised by anything that he did, but that's not going to change our aggressive approach."
Now 8-1 in the playoffs, the Brewers hold a series lead while the Rays prepare for Game 2 with ace Drew Rasmussen primed to counter Milwaukee's momentum and keep the series competitive.
The young Venezuelan pearl Jackson Chourio and his compatriot William Contreras combined to tow two races and hit four hits in Milwaukee’s triumphant return to a World Series after 44 years of absence. The locals thus took over the first Autumn Classic since 1980 in which the two teams fought for the first title of their history. The second episode of the final, at the best of seven games, will be played on Saturday also in Milwaukee. The locals…