Brewers Edge Rays 3-2 in Tense World Series Opener
The Milwaukee Brewers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series after a dramatic ninth-inning video review overturned a double p...
POLICY WIRE — Milwaukee, USA — The Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, surviving a chaotic ninth-inning rally that nearly derailed their win.
The game appeared to end on a double play, but a video review revealed that Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt had his foot off the bag during the exchange. Following the reversal, pitcher Trevor Megill regained his composure to strike out Jonny DeLuca with the bases loaded, sealing the win for Milwaukee.
Christian Yelich provided early momentum for the Brewers with an RBI triple in the first inning. On the mound, Jacob Misiorowski made history by throwing a 103.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch ever recorded in a World Series game, while limiting the Rays to one run over five innings.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash noted the frustration of being one swing away from a lead change, but emphasized his team’s confidence heading into the remainder of the series. The Brewers now look to build on their lead as the series continues.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)