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Rays manager Kevin Cash refuses to change stolen base strategy against William Contreras in World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays ran into a problem in Game 1 of the World Series, but Kevin Cash is not about to pump the brakes. William Contreras threw out two Rays base stealers in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 3-2 win on…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:17 AM
Rays manager Kevin Cash refuses to change stolen base strategy against William Contreras in World Series
Key Things to Know
  • Kevin Cash stated the Rays will not abandon their aggressive baserunning despite William Contreras throwing out two runners.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Friday night's World Series matchup.
  • Contreras threw out Victor Mesa Jr. at third and Jonathan Aranda at second during crucial innings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash confirmed the team will maintain its aggressive baserunning strategy despite William Contreras throwing out two runners in a 3-2 World Series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Contreras caught Victor Mesa Jr. at third in the fifth inning and threw out Jonathan Aranda at second in the sixth.

Tampa Bay led the American League with 164 stolen bases during the regular season and had converted all 11 postseason attempts before the game. The Rays, who later executed a double steal in the ninth inning, will face Milwaukee in Game 2 on Saturday.

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