Brewers defeat Rays 3-2 to take Game 1 of World Series

Milwaukee's Brewers captured a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, securing the win after a ninth-inning replay review reversed a would-be double play. Closer Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca for the final out, preserving the lead in front of a crowd of 43,250 at American Family Field.

Jacob Misiorowski earned the win, allowing one run over five innings and delivering a 103.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch recorded in World Series history. The Brewers built an early 2-0 lead with runs from Christian Yelich and William Contreras before the Rays narrowed the margin to 2-1 in the fourth inning.

In the ninth, a ground ball to second base appeared to end the game, but video review showed shortstop Cooper Pratt’s foot was off the bag, nullifying the out. The play was reviewed under the league’s replay rules, which now require precise positioning for force outs.

"We were kind of like, 'Hey, good win, boys,'" Pratt said, noting the reversal added tension.

Megill, who had not allowed a run in the series, then faced DeLuca and retired him on a swinging strike, sealing the win.

"You gotta think worst-case scenario there," Megill explained, describing his approach after the replay challenge.

Rays manager Kevin Cash praised Misiorowski’s performance, calling him a “special pitcher.” Rays starter Nick Martinez, who pitched five solid innings after a rough first, said his team would treat the series as a “dogfight.”

"Both teams do damn near everything very well," Martinez said.

The Brewers will open the second game with rookie Logan Henderson on the mound, while the Rays plan to start Drew Rasmussen after an extra day of rest.