Brewers Edge Rays 3-2 to Win Game One

The Milwaukee Brewers won the first game of the 2026 World Series 3-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers’ victory came after a close call in the ninth inning, when the Rays threatened to tie the game but were shut down by a strikeout from Trevor Megill.

The Brewers scored their first two runs in the first inning, thanks to hits from Christian Yelich and William Contreras. The Rays responded with a run in the fourth inning, scored by Jonathan Aranda, but the Brewers maintained their lead until the ninth inning.

Game Highlights

In the top of the ninth, the Rays filled the bases with two singles and a walk, and Liam Hicks hit a ground ball that seemed to result in a double play. However, a video review showed that the second baseman Cooper Pratt lost contact with the base while receiving the throw, allowing the Rays to score another run and narrow the gap to 3-2.

The victory marks the first step for the Brewers towards a historic championship, as neither of the two franchises has previously won the World Series.

The Brewers’ starting pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski, was a key figure in the game, allowing only one run in five innings. The team’s offense was led by Yelich, Contreras, and Jackson Chourio, who combined for several hits and runs throughout the game.

Team Background

The Tampa Bay Rays are returning to the World Series for the third time in their history, having previously appeared in 2008 and 2020. The team has a new opportunity to change their outcome, with key players like Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, and Jonathan Aranda leading their offense.

The Brewers, on the other hand, are appearing in their second World Series, having previously participated in 1982. The team has established a strong regular season record, with 103 wins in 2026, and has eliminated the defending champion Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

The series will continue on Saturday, October 24, with the second game taking place at the American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Brewers will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage to move closer to their first championship in over four decades, with the Milwaukee Brewers seeking to make history.