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Brewers take Game 1 of World Series against Rays, 3-2

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Brewers take Game 1 of World Series against Rays, 3-2

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday at American Family Field. Jacob Misiorowski delivered a strong performance, allowing one run and four hits across five innings. The Brewers took an early lead with a first-inning RBI triple from Christian Yelich, followed by an additional run and an insurance run in the seventh. Although the Rays rallied in the ninth, they could only score once, loading the bases before a strikeout ended the game. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday night in Milwaukee.

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By the Numbers

•Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over five innings for the Brewers.
•Christian Yelich's first-inning triple set the tone for Milwaukee.
•The Rays scored once in a ninth-inning rally but could not tie.
•Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to end the game.
•Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT.

Latest Updates

4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Chourio, Contreras lift Brewers to gritty Game 1 World Series win over Rays
3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers outmuscle Rays in 2026 World Series opener

What they're saying

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Milwaukee Brewers bats sizzled early before Jacob Misiorowski's muscular fastballs buried the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for a Game 1 World Series win.
— Yahoo Sports