Brewers win Game 1 of World Series against Rays in 3-2 finish

The Milwaukee Brewers have drawn first blood in the World Series. The Brewers took an early lead through captain Christian Yelich’s RBI triple , then survived some late drama with an overturned call to claim the 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1. The Brewers took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning thanks to Yelich and William Contreras […] The post Brewers survive late drama to take World Series Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.

Yelich Gives Milwaukee an Early Spark The Brewers wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Christian Yelich delivered an RBI triple in the bottom of the first inning to give Milwaukee a 1-0 lead. William Contreras followed with an RBI single, extending the advantage to 2-0 and immediately putting pressure on Tampa Bay’s pitching staff.…

The Milwaukee Brewers are one win closer to their first World Series championship after taking care of business against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Milwaukee held on for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 at American Family Field, giving Brewers fans a memorable start to a World Series that has been 44 years [...]

The Milwaukee Brewers opened the World Series with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighted by rookie Jacob Misiorowski’s record-breaking 103.5 mph fastball and a dramatic late-game finish.

Brewers claim 3-2 victory in World Series opener Yelich triples home a run and scores in first inning Misiorowski and Megill hold off late Rays fightback Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. DeLuca’s strikeout came after Tampa Bay’s Liam Hicks had hit into an apparent game-ending double play that was overturned after a replay review. The review determined that Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt’s right foot was slightly off the bag when he caught a throw from second baseman Brice Turang. Continue reading...

This marks the first World Series featuring two potential first-time champions since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals in six games.

Milwaukee's first World Series game in 44 years was a raucous win over Tampa.