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Brewers defeat Rays in World Series Game 1

Reports agree that Milwaukee secured a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay in the series opener behind early offense and a late escape in the ninth inning.

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At a glance

  • The Milwaukee Brewers edged the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday night to win Game 1 of the World Series.14
  • Christian Yelich drove in a run with a first-inning triple to help give Milwaukee an early advantage.14
  • Milwaukee held on through a late ninth-inning threat involving a replay review to secure the win.14

The Milwaukee Brewers won the opening game of the World Series on Friday night, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2.14

Christian Yelich delivered an RBI triple in the first inning to help Milwaukee build an early lead.14

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski contributed on the mound to keep Tampa Bay in check.24

Milwaukee preserved the one-run lead through ninth-inning drama that featured a video review.14

Where sources agree

  • Brewers defeated the Rays 3-2 in Game 12 of 4
  • Christian Yelich hit an RBI triple in the first inning2 of 4
  • Milwaukee survived late ninth-inning replay drama2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsBrewers survive late drama to take World Series Game 1 ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsUnexpected Jacob Misiorowski development in World Series Game 1 may change everything for Brewers ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsRust? What rust? Brewers open World Series refreshed and ready thanks to all that winning ↗
  4. 4The GuardianBrewers survive chaotic ninth-inning replay drama to beat Rays in World Series opener ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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