World Series 2026 by No. 1 seeds in the American and National Leagues, as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers seek their first championship in franchise history. Game 1 is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
The Rays entered the postseason with the best record in the American League and have many moments in the World Series after turning the New York Yankees in the ALDS and climbing out of a 2-1 hole to win three straight against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the ALCS.
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Right-hander Nick Martinez (155-6, 3.10 ERA) gets the ball for the Rays in Game 1, making his third start of the day. He pitched last in Game 4 of the ALCS, allowing two hits and one earned run over 5 1/3 innings.
The Brewers are 7-1 this season, coming off a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the David-and-Goliath final of the NLCS.
Milwaukee will face ace right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA), who is making his third start of the day. Over 8 1/3 innings in his first two starts, Misiorowski allowed 9 hits and 3 earned while striking out 11 runs.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Brewers take on the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series. airing on Fox.
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Radio line for Game 1
Starting the jar: RHP Nick Martinez (155-6, 3.10 ERA)
Brewers lineup
Starting the jar: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA)
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Empty (12); Bryan Baker, Cam Booser, Garrett Cleavinger, Griffin Jax, Kevin Kelly, Nick Martinez, Steven Matz, Freddy Peralta, Drew Rasmussen, Ian Seymour, Cole Sulser, Tyler Wells
Testers (2); Nick Strong, Liam Hicks
Infielders (7); Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jorge Mateo, Richie Palacios, Taylor Wall, Ben Williamson
Outfielders (5); Jonny DeLuca, Victor Mesa Jr., Cedric Mullins, Chandler Simpson, Ryan Vilade
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Empty (13); Aaron Ashby, Shane Drohan, Robert Gasser, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, Logan Henderson, Dustin May, Trevor Megill, Jacob Misiorowski, JoJo Romero, Antonio Senzatela, Abner Uribe, Brandon Woodruff
Testers (2); William Contreras, Gary Sanchez
Infielders (6); Jake Bauers, David Hamilton, Joey Ortiz, Cooper Pratt, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn
Outfielders (5); Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, Luis Lara, Garrett Mitchell, Christian Yelich
