Milwaukee held on at home to grab a one-game-to-none series lead as Tampa Bay turns to Drew Rasmussen for Game 2.
The Brewers opened the World Series with a win over the Rays, taking Game 1 in front of their home fans and putting themselves up one game to none in the series.
Milwaukee leaned on its usual nervy brand of baseball to get through, holding off Tampa Bay late to seize the opener in what's being framed as a David versus David matchup between two small-market clubs. The win gives the Brewers an early edge as the series shifts toward Game 2.
The Rays will counter by handing the ball to Drew Rasmussen as they look to even things up. With labor tensions reportedly hanging over the postseason, both teams are trying to keep the focus on the field for now.
Next up is Game 2, with Tampa Bay needing a response to avoid falling into an early hole against a Brewers team that just proved it can win the tight ones.