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Brewers survive tense ninth inning to beat Rays, 3-2, in World Series Game 1
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • general
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 1 of the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a close 3-2 victory, taking a 1-0 series lead after a dramatic ninth inning finish.
- Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski pitched five effective innings, while bullpen pitchers Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill helped secure the win despite a late Rays rally with bases loaded in the ninth.
- Key offensive contributions came from Jackson Chourio, who drove in the insurance run in the seventh inning, and Christian Yelich, who helped the Brewers jump to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning.
- The Rays threatened late in the game, loading the bases with one out in the ninth, but a crucial strikeout by Johnny DeLuca ended the game and preserved the Brewers' narrow lead.
- The World Series continues with Game 2 scheduled for October 24 at American Family Field, with the Brewers' roster featuring a fully recovered Brandon Woodruff making the postseason roster after a shoulder injury.
