MLB’s 24 October 2026 report confirms Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 3–2 in the World Series opener at American Family Field. A ninth-inning review overturned an apparent game-ending double play, but the Brewers still secured the final out.
Replay sends Megill back to the mound
The Brewers held a two-run lead when the Rays loaded the bases against closer Trevor Megill. Liam Hicks then hit a grounder to second baseman Brice Turang. Turang threw to shortstop Cooper Pratt, whose relay to first appeared to complete a double play and end the game. Milwaukee began celebrating before Tampa Bay challenged the force at second.
Replay showed Pratt’s foot had come off the bag as he received Turang’s throw. The review removed the apparent out at second, while Jorge Mateo scored on the play. Tampa Bay was still alive with runners at second and third. MLB’s report says the overturned call turned the closing sequence into a one-run contest.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said, “When there’s a challenge, do not walk off the mound.” Megill returned to the mound and struck out Jonny DeLuca on a knuckle curve. The strikeout, rather than the disputed ground ball, ended the opener.
Early Milwaukee runs and missed Rays chances
Christian Yelich drove in Jackson Chourio with a triple in the first inning, and William Contreras followed with a run-scoring liner. Chourio later singled home Pratt for an insurance run. Behind the plate, Contreras threw out Victor Mesa Jr. trying for third and Jonathan Aranda at second, curbing separate Tampa Bay rallies. MLB’s separate game recap also credits Jacob Misiorowski with a solid start and describes the Brewers’ bullpen protecting the lead through the late challenge.
SportsRivo checked MLB’s Rays report, published on 24 October 2026: Tampa Bay collected seven hits but went hitless in six at-bats with runners in scoring position. That separate record puts the replay reprieve in context. The Rays had chances before the last ground ball, yet still needed to convert their final opportunity after the call changed.
What the result changes
- Milwaukee took the first game of the World Series on home turf, according to MLB’s final game report;
- While Tampa Bay challenged Mateo’s out call, allowing his run to be scored, DeLuca eventually struck out the side, ending the inning and the threat;
- The Rays are going to have to answer for those missed scoring opportunities, especially with MLB’s Rays report stating that Drew Rasmussen will be the projected starter for Game 2 and will be fresh for that start.
Source: MLB