Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

The First Cut Is the Deepest: Buzzsaw Brewers Take Game 1

“I don’t even know how to tell you how I felt,” Misiorowski said after the game. “I still don’t know how I felt. I feel like I’m still trying to take everything in and understand what happened.”…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:50 AM
The First Cut Is the Deepest: Buzzsaw Brewers Take Game 1
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win Game 1 of the 2026 World Series.
  • Milwaukee played in its first World Series game in 44 years.
  • Jacob Misiorowski allowed only one run over five innings to lead the Brewers from the mound.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, marking the franchise's first Fall Classic appearance in 44 years. Milwaukee grabbed an early lead by scoring two runs in the first inning and held on despite a ninth-inning rally by the Rays.

Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski earned the win by allowing just one run over five innings, matching his career postseason high. Reliever Trevor Megill closed out the game in the ninth inning as Milwaukee continued its streak of close postseason victories.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.