Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Christian Yelich hit an RBI triple in the first inning for the game's first run. In the ninth, the Rays loaded the bases with one out and scored after a replay review overturned a double play, before Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to end the game. Milwaukee leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 and is three wins from its first World Series title.
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Why it matters
Milwaukee leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 and is three wins from its first World Series title. Games 1 and 2 are at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
What to watch
Game 2 is Saturday, October 24, at American Family Field, with first pitch shortly after 8 p.m. Eastern; Logan Henderson starts for Milwaukee and Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay.
Sources
- CBS Sports: World Series Game 1 winners and losers
- Yahoo Sports: Rays waste scoring chances in 3-2 World Series Game 1 loss
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