Rays lose Game 1 of World Series to Brewers, 3-2, in tight contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on October 23 at American Family Field. The game featured a series of close plays, with critical moments affecting the outcome. The Brewers took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, capitalizing on defensive errors and timely hitting. Tampa Bay battled back, scoring two runs, but couldn't overcome the Brewers in a game full of missed opportunities. The Rays will look to adjust as they continue the series.
- •Game 1 final score: Rays 2, Brewers 3
- •Rays' Yandy Diaz nearly hit a home run
- •Brewers scored two runs in the first inning
- •Rays manage two runs in the fourth inning
- •Next game scheduled as series continues.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — World Series 2026: Rays come up short on coin-flip plays and defensive near-misses in Game 1 loss to Brewers
"It’s hard not to view Game 1 as a missed opportunity for Tampa Bay, especially given the 3-2 final score.
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