Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series opener
Milwaukee won Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, holding Tampa Bay to two runs and securing a 3‑2 victory at American Family Field.
Key points
- Milwaukee scored two runs in the first inning, led by an RBI triple from Christian Yelich and a single from William Contreras.
- The Rays cut the lead to 2‑1 in the fourth with an RBI groundout by Liam Hicks.
- Milwaukee’s closer Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to preserve the win.
- Rookie Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5‑mph fastball, a World Series record, and allowed one run over five innings.
- The win puts the Brewers one game closer to a first World Series title.
Brewers Defeat Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of 2026 World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 1 of the best‑of‑seven 2026 World Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 at American Family Field on Friday night.
Milwaukee scored two runs in the opening inning, beginning with an RBI triple by Christian Yelich that drove in Jackson Chourio, followed by a run‑scoring single by William Contreras that made the score 2–0 against Rays starter Nick Martinez.
The Rays reduced the deficit to 2–1 in the fourth inning when Liam Hicks delivered an RBI groundout that scored Jonathan Aranda.
The Brewers added an insurance run in the seventh inning, restoring a two‑run lead.
Tampa Bay tied the game with a run in the ninth, but Milwaukee closer Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to escape the jam and secure the win.
Rookie right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series fastball record by throwing a 103.5 mph pitch to Yandy Díaz, surpassing the previous 103.2 mph mark, and he allowed one run over five innings while striking out three batters.
The victory moves the Brewers one step closer to their first World Series championship.
Your questions, answered
How did the Brewers win Game 1 of the 2026 World Series?
They scored two runs in the first inning, held the Rays to two runs, and closed the game with a 3‑2 victory.
What record did Jacob Misiorowski set in Game 1?
He threw a 103.5‑mph fastball, the fastest in World Series history.
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