Milwaukee Brewers start with historic win in the 2026 World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers struck the first blow in the 2026 World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. Before an euphoric crowd at American Family Field, the home team showed solidity both on the mound and at the plate, marking a milestone as the first Fall Classic game at this venue since 1982.
Milwaukee’s offense didn’t take long to make its presence felt. From the first inning, Jackson Chourio ignited the spark with a single, followed by an RBI triple from Christian Yelich that opened the scoring. Shortly after, William Contreras extended the lead with a timely hit that sent Yelich to the plate, making it an early 2-0.
Jacob Misiorowski sets speed record
Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was the key figure on the mound, completing five innings of work in which he allowed only one earned run and four hits, while also striking out three rivals. Beyond his effectiveness, the right-handed pitcher wrote his name in the history books.
In his first matchup against Yandy Díaz, Misiorowski reached 103.5 miles per hour, setting a new speed record in World Series history since pitch tracking was implemented in 2008, surpassing the previous record held by Aroldis Chapman.
A heart-stopping finale
The outcome of the match kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In the ninth inning, Trevor Megill took on the responsibility of preserving the lead under pressure from the Rays, who had runners in scoring position. After a video review that overturned an initial double play, Megill managed to retire Jonny DeLuca to seal the victory and the save.
Regarding Latino participation, Dominican Junior Caminero had an unfortunate performance in the first inning, when his line drive was caught by third baseman David Hamilton, who subsequently executed a double play that halted Tampa Bay’s aspirations in that frame.
Keys to victory
- Productive offense from the first inning led by Yelich and Contreras.
- Dominant performance by Jacob Misiorowski, including a speed record.
- Timely defense and the bullpen’s ability to react under pressure.
- Early series lead for Milwaukee, looking to capitalize on home-field advantage in this start.
