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World Series Game 1 discussion

It’s Game 1 of the final series of the season, the World Series. At the end of it, possibly on Halloween Night, one of these teams will hoist the World Series Championship Trophy for the first time in Franchise history.…

By Jeremy Greco · Royals Review

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

Key Things to Know

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in Game 1 of the World Series seeking their first titles.
Milwaukee named presumptive NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski as their Game 1 starting pitcher.
Tampa Bay selected Nick Martinez to start the opening game instead of Drew Rasmussen or Freddy Peralta.

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The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to open Game 1 of the World Series, marking the first time since 1980 that both contenders are seeking their first franchise championship. The Brewers have announced presumptive NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski as their Game 1 starting pitcher.

The Rays decided to start Nick Martinez over Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta for the opener. Writer Jeremy Greco questions whether Tampa Bay's pitching decision is a tactical move to match their top starters against Milwaukee's later rotation options or potential fallout from an injury.

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