Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1, their first Series game win in 44 years
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, at American Family Field, the Associated Press and MLB.com reported. The Guardian reported that Christian Yelich led the Brewers in the opener after a 44-year wait, and Fox News reported that Milwaukee won its first World Series game in 44 years. Recaps said Yelich’s first-inning RBI triple and a William Contreras RBI single gave Milwaukee a 2-0 lead, and Jackson Chourio’s RBI single in the seventh made it 3-1. The New York Times and ESPN reported that Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series velocity record with the first pitch of the game. Recaps said he allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the win. A video review in the ninth overturned an apparent game-ending double play, the Rays scored, and Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca swinging to end it.
A one-run margin and a replay reversal in the ninth are why the recaps describe a close finish rather than a comfortable win. The Brewers’ 44-year wait, as the Guardian and Fox News frame it, is also why the result drew attention beyond a single game.
If you are following the series, the Brewers lead 1-0 and the reports reviewed do not confirm Game 2’s start time or starters, so MLB.com or the broadcaster’s listing is the place to check.
The Brewers’ view, from the recaps, is that strong pitching and early runs held up: Misiorowski went five innings for the win and Megill got the last out. On this view, Milwaukee did what it needed to take the opener.
The Rays’ view, from CBS Sports’ headline, is that the offense let them down even as they rallied late. On this view, two runs in a game that the Rays trailed 3-1 into the ninth are a missed chance, and the replay call shows how narrow the margin was.
Confirmed: Brewers 3, Rays 2, with Yelich, Contreras and Chourio driving in the runs and Megill finishing. Not confirmed in the reports reviewed: Game 2’s start time and starters. Watch the Rays’ lineup in Game 2 and the Brewers’ bullpen use after Friday’s ninth.
DailyDrop U.S. No. 20 · October 24, 2026