The Milwaukee Brewers grabbed Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday night, but let’s be real: this game was decided by Tampa Bay’s absolute inability to get a hit when it counted most. Seriously, 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position? That’s the story here, folks, and it’s a gut punch for Rays fans.
Brewers Jump Early and Chourio Delivers The Insurance
Milwaukee didn’t waste any time getting on the board. Christian Yelich ripped an RBI triple in the bottom of the first inning, putting the Brewers up 1-0. That’s how you set the tone! Not long after, William Contreras followed up with a single, driving in Yelich to push the lead to 2-0. Both teams went quiet for a couple of innings, but Tampa Bay eventually got on the board when Jonathan Aranda scored on a Liam Hicks groundout, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Milwaukee’s defense stepped up big time though, making a series of stellar plays to keep the Rays from tying it right there. Then, in the bottom of the seventh, Jackson Chourio came up huge. With two outs, he smacked a single that brought home Cooper Pratt, giving the Brewers some crucial insurance and making it a 3-1 game. The kid’s got ice in his veins.
Rays Rally Falls Short As Misiorowski Shines
Meanwhile, the Rays? Man, they kept knocking on the door, especially in that wild top of the ninth inning. Down 3-1, Tampa Bay loaded the bases with only one out. They even successfully challenged a play to avoid a game-ending double play, which was absolutely wild to watch. Liam Hicks then hit another groundout, bringing home a run, but that was all they could muster. Jonny DeLuca struck out, sealing the 3-2 final and leaving the bases loaded. Just couldn’t get that big hit when it absolutely mattered most. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski was a huge reason for that, allowing just one run in five innings of work. Seriously impressive stuff for a World Series Game 1 starter. Nick Martinez for the Rays also put in five innings, giving up two runs. The pitching was tight on both sides, but the Rays’ 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position? That number is going to haunt them.
The Brewers now hold a 1-0 series lead. With a narrow win like that, and the Rays’ big missed opportunities, you just know Game 2 is going to be absolutely massive. The Rays have got to find a way to break through with men on base, or this series could get out of hand fast.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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