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Brewers Break 44-Year Drought with Game-One Win in 2026 World Series
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Game-One Summary
On October 23, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 in the opening game of the best-of-seven World Series at American Family Field. Jacob Misiorowski started for Milwaukee, allowing one run on four hits over five innings and delivering a 103.5 mph fastball—the fastest pitch ever recorded in a World Series. Trevor Megill closed the ninth, striking out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to preserve the lead after a video-review overturned an apparent game-ending double play. The win gave the Brewers a one-game advantage and marked the franchise’s first World Series victory since its lone appearance in 1982.
Path Back to the Fall Classic
The Brewers entered the postseason with a franchise-record 103 regular-season wins, winning the NL Central by 14 games and sweeping both the San Diego Padres (NLDS) and Los Angeles Dodgers (NLCS). Their rotation featured three first-year starters—Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Robert Gasser—an achievement last seen with the 2015 New York Mets. Former owner and commissioner-emeritus Bud Selig, 92, attended the game and said, “This is a great moment for me. This is a great moment for Milwaukee.”
Numbers That Defined the Night
- Pitching: Misiorowski – 5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 3 K, 1 BB (1.80 ERA, 252 K season-lead). Megill earned his fifth postseason save.
- Offense: Christian Yelich’s RBI triple opened the scoring; Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each added two hits and an RBI single.
- Attendance: 43,250 fans filled American Family Field, exceeding its 41,900-seat capacity with standing-room tickets.
- Ticket market: The cheapest standing-room-only tickets were $3,296 on SeatGeek, with the lowest listed price around $2,300. Premium seats hovered near $1,500, and resale listings reached $5,000 for mid-level seats.
Voices from the Field
Bud Selig explained his optimism, saying the Brewers “are different” this year. Owner Mark Attanasio described his call to Selig after the NL pennant as “so cool.” Manager Pat Murphy praised the defensive review, noting the crew “kept their composure.” Rays manager Kevin Cash called the Brewers “relentless” and acknowledged the narrow margin that kept the series alive.
Community Celebration
Local watch parties amplified the excitement. Heavy Hitters Athletic Facility on Milwaukee’s south side hosted a full-house gathering for Little League teams and families. Participants such as 11-year-old Thiago Rodriguez described the experience as “special” and expressed pride in supporting the hometown team.
Ticket-Market Turbulence
Reports on secondary-market pricing diverge. While some outlets listed standing-room-only tickets at $3,296 and lows near $2,300, others noted premium seats around $1,500 and resale listings climbing to $5,000 for mid-level seats. The disparity highlights rapid price inflation as fans scramble for limited inventory.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I still don’t know how I felt. I feel like I’m still trying to take everything in and understand what happened.” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “It’s good to get the first win out of the way,” — Trevor Megill
What’s Next
Game 2 is scheduled for October 24, 2026 at American Family Field, with Logan Henderson slated to start for Milwaukee and Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay. The series will shift to Tropicana Field for Games 3 and 4 before returning to Milwaukee for potential Games 6 and 7.