The Milwaukee Brewers kicked off the 2026 World Series with a gritty 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays right in their house at American Family Field on October 23, 2026. Game 1 was an absolute battle, setting the tone for what could be an epic Fall Classic.
History Made on the Mound
While the Brewers snagged the win, one player truly carved his name into the record books. Jacob Misiorowski, pitching for Milwaukee, unleashed a fastball clocked at an astounding 103.5 MPH. That wasn’t just gas, folks, that was the fastest pitch ever thrown in a World Series game. Imagine that heat! It’s wild to see history made with that kind of velocity right on the biggest stage in baseball.
The Battle Off the Field Heats Up
Even with two “small market” teams battling it out for the Commissioner’s Trophy, Rob Manfred, the league commissioner, is still hammering away about the need for a salary cap. You’d think the presence of the Brewers and Rays in the Fall Classic would show that competitive balance *can* exist without one, but nope. He’s sticking to his guns. And that’s not all the drama brewing off the field. If you’re holding your breath for the league and the Players Association to extend their current agreement and avoid a lockout, you might want to exhale. It doesn’t look promising. The Athletic even dug into whether the league actually has the competitive balance issue that Manfred and the owners keep harping on. In other league news, the Cardinals are also making moves, parting ways with Brant Brown, their hitting coach for the past two seasons.
Get ready for Game 2, because this World Series is just getting started, and the championship is truly on the line.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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