Brewers Withstand Rays' Comeback Attempt to Win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Christian Yelich’s RBI triple sparked the early lead, and Trevor Megill escaped a ninth-inning jam after a replay review overturned an apparent double play.
- On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series, with Trevor Megill striking out Jonny DeLuca to secure the victory.
- Christian Yelich sparked a two-run first-inning rally with an RBI triple, putting the Brewers ahead in their first World Series game since 1982. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each added two hits.
- Jacob Misiorowski earned the win after allowing one run over five innings, while a ninth-inning double play was overturned after replay review showed shortstop Cooper Pratt's foot was off the bag on a throw from Brice Turang.
- This marks the first World Series featuring two potential first-time champions since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals; the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners remain the only other major league teams without a title.
- Historically, the Game 1 winner has gone on to win the World Series 62.8% of the time, positioning the Brewers favorably as the series shifts to Saturday in Milwaukee.
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Brewers rally past chaotic late-game replay, premature celebrations to win first World Series game in 44 years
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1, their first Fall Classic win since 1982. Christian Yelich's RBI triple sparked the offense.
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The Milwaukee Brewers take the lead at the start of the World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in a dramatic 3-2 closure.
[OSEN=Jo Hyung-rae] The Milwaukee Brewers, returning to the World Series stage for the first time in 44 years to challenge for their first-ever championship, opened the series with a victory. Milwaukee won 3-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series, held on the 24th (KST) at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tampa Bay's lineup consisted of Yandy Diaz (Designated Hitter), Jonathan Aranda (First Baseman), and Chandle…
Christian Yelich managed a triple opportunity, then the Brewers started the World Series on the right foot, inflicting a 3-2 defeat on the Rays.
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