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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, beli

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of the World Series, overcoming a late rally by the Rays. The game-ending double play was overturned by video review, with Cooper Pratt of the Brewers being credited with the safe call after initially being ruled out. Trevor Megill, who struck out Jonny DeLuca in the crucial at-bat, expressed relief at the overturned call.

The Brewers capitalized on the Rays' failure to put runners on base, holding them hitless in scoring position. With this win, the Brewers have now taken a 2-0 lead in the series. The Game 1 winner has gone on to win the World Series in 62.8% of previous instances.

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