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Brewers escape 9th-inning jam, top Rays in World Series opener
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-2 victory, highlighted by excellent pitching, strong defense, and timely offense in front of a lively home crowd.
- Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitched five innings allowing one run and recorded the fastest pitch in World Series history at 103.5 mph, setting the tone for the team's success.
- A pivotal moment occurred in the ninth inning when a potential game-ending double play was overturned on replay review, extending the game and increasing tension before closer Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to secure the win.
- Milwaukee's bullpen, including Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, and Megill, continued their postseason dominance by shutting down the Rays' offense in the later innings.
- The Brewers will face Tampa Bay's top postseason starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 2, with rookie Logan Henderson starting for Milwaukee, as both teams prepare for a highly competitive series.
