Brewers win World Series Game 1 with historic speed record

Milwaukee Brewers take the lead in the first game of the 2026 World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers started the Fall Classic on the right foot after prevailing 3-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field. In a duel marked by intensity and pitching, the home team managed to capitalize on their offensive opportunities to take the lead in the series.

Milwaukee’s offense set the pace from the opening inning. Jackson Chourio opened the door with a single, followed by an RBI triple from Christian Yelich that opened the scoring. Shortly after, William Contreras extended the lead to 2-0 with a timely hit to the outfield, establishing a lead that proved definitive for the rest of the game.

Jacob Misiorowski makes history with his velocity

Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was a key piece in the victory, throwing five quality innings where he allowed only one earned run and four hits, in addition to striking out three rivals. Beyond his effectiveness, the right-hander stole the spotlight by setting a new speed record in the history of the World Series.

During his first matchup against Yandy Díaz, Misiorowski recorded a pitch of 103.5 miles per hour, surpassing the historical mark of 103.0 mph held by Aroldis Chapman since the 2016 edition.

A heart-stopping finish in Milwaukee

The ninth inning brought moments of maximum tension. Trevor Megill, tasked with securing the victory, faced a complicated situation with runners in scoring position. After a play review that overturned an initial double play, Megill kept his cool and managed to retire Jonny DeLuca to seal the Brewers’ win.

• This meeting marked the return of the World Series to the city of Milwaukee since 1982.
• Dominican Junior Caminero saw action during the game, highlighting a line drive in the first inning that was ruled a double play by the Brewers’ defense.
• The victory puts Milwaukee in a strategic position by taking advantage of their home-field advantage and showing impeccable execution in critical moments.

With this result, the Milwaukee Brewers demonstrate that their combination of batting power and a pitching staff capable of setting historical milestones makes them a formidable rival for the Rays in this 2026 World Series.