The Brewers struck first in the 2026 World Series, notching a 3–2 win in Game 1 on Friday night. The Rays’ decision-making might have been Milwaukee’s MVP on the night.
The game was played on a knife’s edge against a team that rarely makes mistakes. Tampa Bay made too many of its own and squandered an opportunity to seize an early advantage in the series. The two most glaring errors came on the base paths in back-to-back innings, killing potential rallies with the heart of the order due up.
