What happened: Milwaukee and Tampa Bay meet on baseball's championship stage with the series opener scheduled at 0-0, per Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Why it matters: With nearly every player across both dugouts navigating the Fall Classic for the first time, postseason poise faces an immediate test after the Rays set their World Series date with the Brewers.

What to watch: First pitch between the Rays and Brewers will open the scheduled World Series slate.