Milwaukee Brewers set starting lineup for World Series Game 1

Milwaukee hosts Tampa Bay for the Fall Classic opener.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The @Brewers starting lineup for Game 1 of the #WorldSeries! https://t.co/A0veJYyE5u Via @MLB on X

What happened: Milwaukee locked in its batting order and defensive alignment ahead of Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The scheduled contest stands at 0-0 prior to opening pitches in Milwaukee.

Why it matters: Game 1 marks the start of the 122nd Fall Classic in Milwaukee, where the Brewers launched their World Series game-day campaign earlier Friday. makers list Milwaukee on the 5.

By the numbers: Milwaukee compiled a 108-58 record this season while averaging 5.0 runs scored and 3.8 runs allowed per game. Tampa Bay posted a 101-65 mark, scoring 4.6 runs and allowing 4.0 per contest, after the clubs met for a three-game series in Milwaukee from March 30 to April 1.

What to watch: First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, and WTMJ.

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