The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on October 23, 2026, the franchise's first Series win since 1982. The Brewers swung at 10 first pitches despite ranking next to last in first-pitch swing rate during the regular season, and Jacob Misiorowski opened with 10 straight pitches at 100 mph or more before throwing 22 over two innings. Chandler Simpson grabbed his hamstring while hitting earlier in the game. The pre-series debate over the layoff length, seven days by Pat Murphy's count and eight in other reporting, has given way to questions about Tampa Bay's health and Milwaukee's changed approach.