Despite leading for the entire game, the Milwaukee Brewers escaped by the skin of their teeth in Game 1 of the World Series. With a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, the Brewers take a 1-0 lead in the series.

This had the typical Game 1 feel between two of the best teams in MLB. It was a defensive slugfest between two teams that pitch and defend well. Jacob Misiorowski and Nick Martinez dueled each other to a close game through five innings, and both the Brewers and Rays exchanged great defensive plays to keep the game close.

William Contreras threw out two runners on the basepaths. Victor Mesa Jr.…