Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series opener at American Family Field
Milwaukee won the first game of the 2026 World Series, taking a 3-2 lead over Tampa Bay after early runs and a record‑speed pitch by Jacob Misiorowski.
Key points
- Brewers scored two first‑inning runs, including an RBI triple by Christian Yelich.
- Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5‑mph fastball, the fastest World Series pitch since 2008.
- Jackson Chourio added an insurance run with a seventh‑inning RBI double.
- Trevor Megill finished the game, allowing the Rays’ second run in the ninth.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Chourio’s postseason performance.
Brewers Defeat Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of 2026 World Series at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers notched a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday night at American Family Field.
The Brewers struck early with a pair of first‑inning runs off Rays starter Nick Martinez, including an RBI triple by team captain Christian Yelich, who appeared in a World Series for the first time after 1,734 career regular‑season games.
Jackson Chourio added an insurance run in the seventh inning with an RBI double down the right‑field line.
Jacob Misiorowski made early history when his first pitch of the game registered at 103.5 mph, the fastest World Series pitch on record in the pitch‑tracking era (since 2008). He worked five innings, allowing one run on four hits with three strikeouts and a walk.
Trevor Megill handled the bullpen after Misiorowski, enduring a shaky ninth inning that allowed the Rays to score their second run after Yandy Díaz grounded out and back‑to‑back singles followed.
"He's not surprising anybody," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said of Chourio. "You pull anybody that's played against us recently, and they will say Jack Jack is real. That's real. He did it last postseason. He's special. He's got special ability to compete at the big time. He's poised."
Your questions, answered
Who hit the RBI triple for the Brewers in Game 1 of the World Series?
Christian Yelich hit the RBI triple for the Brewers.
What was the speed of Jacob Misiorowski’s fastest pitch in the game?
Misiorowski’s fastest pitch was 103.5 mph.
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