The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 1-0 lead in the 2026 World Series after narrowly defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 on Friday. The Brewers, who are making their first World Series appearance in 44 years, faced a tense ninth inning, with closer Trevor Megill allowing a run and leaving the tying run on third base before striking out Jonny DeLuca to end the game.
Jacob Misiorowski, the likely National League Cy Young Award winner, started strong for Milwaukee, throwing the fastest pitch in World Series history at 103.5 mph. Misiorowski completed five innings, allowing four hits and one run, coupled with one walk and three strikeouts on 73 pitches. His performance overcame a rough postseason stretch, and the Brewers opted not to push him further, turning to their effective bullpen, which features Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, and Megill, who collectively struck out six batters over the last four innings.
The Brewers’ offense made an early impact against Rays starter Nick Martinez, who faced a lineup focused on discipline. Milwaukee scored two runs in the first inning, highlighted by an RBI triple from Christian Yelich and an RBI single from William Contreras. The team added another run in the seventh inning from a leadoff single by Jackson Chourio. This proved crucial, as the Rays attempted a late-game rally.
In the ninth inning, Megill found himself in jeopardy when he loaded the bases. A potential game-ending double play was overturned due to a foot violation by shortstop Cooper Pratt. Despite the pressure, Megill managed to secure the final out, preserving the win for the Brewers.
Game 2 of the series is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, with Rays ace Drew Rasmussen slated to pitch against Milwaukee rookie Logan Henderson. Both teams are vying for their first World Series title, adding significance to each game as the series progresses.
