Brewers hold off late Rays rally for 3-2 win in World Series Game 1

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, according to WUSF. The Brewers took an early lead with a two-run rally in the first inning sparked by Christian Yelich's RBI triple.

The Rays mounted a late comeback in the ninth inning, loading the bases and benefiting from a replay overturn that nullified an apparent game-ending double play. However, Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to escape the jam, as reported by WFLA 8.

Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski earned the win by allowing one run over five innings. He also set a new World Series record for fastest pitch at 103.5 mph, surpassing the previous mark set by Aroldis Chapman in 2016, WUSF noted.

This World Series features two teams seeking their first championship. The Brewers advanced after sweeping the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Rays clinched the American League pennant by defeating the Cleveland Guardians, according to patriotla.iheart.com.

Game 2 will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, with the teams set to face off again at 8 p.m. Saturday, WUSF reported.