The 2026 World Series will run through the No. 1 seeds in the American and National Leagues, as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers each seek their first championship in franchise history. Game 1 is set for Friday at 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
The Rays entered the postseason with the best record in the American League and carry plenty of momentum into the World Series after sweeping the New York Yankees in the ALDS and climbing out of a 2-1 hole to win three straight against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS.
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Right-hander Nick Martinez (15-6, 3.10 ERA) gets the ball for the Rays in Game 1, making his third start of the postseason. He most recently pitched in Game 4 of the ALCS, allowing two hits and one earned run over 5 1/3 innings.
The Brewers are 7-1 this postseason, coming off a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ultimate David-and-Goliath NLCS.
Milwaukee will counter with ace right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA), who is making his third start of the postseason. Over 8 1/3 innings in his first two starts, Misiorowski has allowed 9 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 11.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Brewers host the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series, airing on Fox.
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Rays lineup for Game 1
Starting pitcher: RHP Nick Martinez (15-6, 3.10 ERA)
Brewers lineup
Starting pitcher: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA)
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Pitchers (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
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Catchers (2): Nick Fortes, Liam Hicks
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Infielders (7): Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jorge Mateo, Richie Palacios, Taylor Walls, Ben Williamson
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Outfielders (5): Jonny DeLuca, Victor Mesa Jr., Cedric Mullins, Chandler Simpson, Ryan Vilade
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Pitchers (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
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Catchers (2): William Contreras, Gary Sánchez
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Infielders (6): Jake Bauers, David Hamilton, Joey Ortiz, Cooper Pratt, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn
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Outfielders (5): Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, Luis Lara, Garrett Mitchell, Christian Yelich
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