Milwaukee edged Tampa Bay, 3-2, in a tense World Series opener, with Jackson Chourio driving in the insurance run and Trevor Megill closing it out after a ninth-inning replay reversal briefly extended the game. Jacob Misiorowski delivered five strong innings, while catcher William Contreras made a major impact with his defense and pitch challenges.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Brewers 3, Rays 2.
  • Misiorowski: 5 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and 78 pitches.
  • Contreras recorded 2 caught-stealing outs and converted 2 ball-strike challenges.
  • Misiorowski threw a 103.5-mph pitch, the fastest in World Series history.
Yes, But

The Brewers appeared to end the game on a ninth-inning double play, but replay showed Cooper Pratt missed second base on the relay. The call gave Tampa a run and kept the tying run at third, before Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to finish the game.

State of Play
  • Milwaukee leads the series 1-0 after winning at home.
  • Misiorowski looked sharper than in his first two postseason starts, though the Brewers pulled him after five innings.
  • Contreras’ defense helped contain Tampa’s running game and shape key at-bats.
What's Next

Misiorowski’s relatively low pitch count could leave him fresher for a potential later start. Milwaukee will look to carry its pitching and defensive momentum into Game 2.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee’s familiar strengths—timely hitting, reliable catching and a composed bullpen—held up under maximum pressure, giving the Brewers an early edge in a series that opened with little room for error.