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Brewers Edge Rays in Game 1 Behind Replay, Record Pitch
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Game Summary
On October 23, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 in Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field. A ninth-inning double-play call was overturned after a video review showed shortstop Cooper Pratt’s right foot was off the base, keeping the runners on second and third alive. Closer Trevor Megill then struck out Jonny DeLuca to end the game.
Background & Context
The matchup marked the first World Series appearance for both clubs since the Brewers’ 1982 loss and the first series featuring two teams seeking their inaugural championship since 1980. A sell-out crowd of 43,250 witnessed Milwaukee’s first World Series game in 44 years, underscoring the city’s long-awaited moment.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Brewers 3, Rays 2.
- Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph fastball—the fastest pitch ever recorded in a World Series (Series tracking began in 2008). He allowed one run and four hits over five innings, recording three strikeouts.
- Trevor Megill secured the final out with a strikeout while runners were in scoring position.
- Christian Yelich’s RBI triple in the first inning provided the early lead.
- The Game 1 winner has historically led to a World Series championship 62.8 % of the time.
Official Statements & Responses
Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team’s extended layoff for allowing “live at-bats” and practice, saying the rest helped the squad stay sharp. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred used the result to argue that “small-market” teams can compete for a title, while MLBPA interim director Bruce Meyer countered that a salary cap would “the opposite of competition.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's good to get the first win out of the way,” — Trevor Megill
- “You've got to think worst-case scenario there,” — Trevor Megill
- “The adrenaline kind of took over, and I tensed up and threw it hard,” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “I just said, ‘Thank you, man. Thanks for picking me up,’” — Cooper Pratt
- “You just have to lock it back in,” — Christian Yelich, team captain
- “The guys settled in right away and did a great job,” — Christian Yelich, team captain
What’s Next
Game 2 is slated for Saturday night. Tampa Bay will start Drew Rasmussen (16-5, 2.67 ERA), while Milwaukee will give the ball to rookie Logan Henderson (11-3, 2.47 ERA). Both clubs will look to build on the momentum—or correct the missteps—displayed in the opener.