Content overview: “Yelich powers Brewers past Rays in World Series opener, 3-2”. Christian Yelich tripled home a run and scored in the first inning as the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. The Brewers, playing in their first World Series in 44 years, took an early lead and relied on their bullpen to secure the win. Relievers Jacob Misiorowski and Trevor Megill combined to limit a late Rays rally.
Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to end the game, escaping a ninth-inning jam after an apparent game-ending double play was overturned by replay review. The review showed shortstop Cooper Pratt’s foot was off the bag, extending the inning. The Rays threatened but could not capitalize, leaving the tying run in scoring position. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.