The Milwaukee Brewerswon Game 1 of the World Series 3-2. They thought they won 3-1 one batter earlier.
Brewers closer Trevor Megill had gotten into a jam, loading the bases with one out in the top of the ninth inning at Milwaukee’s American Family Field. Then he appeared to induce Rays catcher Liam Hicks into a game-ending double play.
Just one problem: the Rays challenged the call and after a lengthy review it was determined that shortstop Cooper Pratt had removed his foot from the bag before he fired to first to get Hicks out.
That made Junior Caminero safe at second and the score 3-2, as Jorge Mateo had crossed home plate during the failed double play.
Megill and Co. were able to regroup, though. With smoke from premature fireworks seemingly hanging thick in the air, Megill got Jonny DeLuca to strike out to set off the party proper.
Was Cooper Pratt’s foot off the bag on this potential game-ending double play? pic.twitter.com/8JpspjM3HY
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2026
THE BREWERS GET THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES WIN IN 44 YEARS
WHAT AN ENDING IN MILWAUKEE 😮 https://t.co/lEZKbhbM1cpic.twitter.com/1dI3ZVdSjR
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“You have a big range of emotions,” longtime Brewers star Christian Yelich said on Fox’s postgame show about the overturn. “Big credit to Trev for locking back in and making some big pitches there.”
The Brewers lead the World Series 1-0 with Game 2 set for Saturday night.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brewers’ celebration delayed after double play is overturned on review
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