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The Brewers are no stranger to instant replay threatening to change the complexion of a game in the postseason, as Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres also came down to a challenge, but they survived Friday even when the result didn't go their way.
What looked like a game-ending double play turned into a prime opportunity for the Rays to tie Game 1 of the World Series or even take the lead. Instead, the Brewers held on for a 3-2 victory to win their first World Series game since 1982.
The Rays, meanwhile, have to be kicking themselves for not taking advantage of the opportunity in the ninth inning.
Here's a look at the overturned double play that extended Friday's Game 1.
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Brewers overturned double play
Game 1 didn't go to extra innings, but fans felt like they received some bonus baseball after what was initially ruled a game-ending double play was partly overturned.
Replay confirmed that Cooper Pratt's foot came off the base as he reached for a shaky throw, meaning the Rays scored a run and had runners on second and third base with two outs while trailing by a run:
Was Cooper Pratt's foot off the bag on this potential game-ending double play? https://t.co/8JpspjM3HY
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2026
Not only did the call extend the game, but it forced Brewers closer Trevor Megill to have to get back into his rhythm after he believed his night was over. Megill settled down, got back on the mound and formally won the game for the Brewers with a strikeout of Jonny DeLuca.
Here's a look at the crowd that had to quickly exit the field in Milwaukee after the play was overturned:
Everyone had to quickly clear the field after the game-ending double play was overturned. (via @ScottGrodsky) https://t.co/ZIzVcaJ6na
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2026
Take a look at the moment Game 1 ended below.
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Brewers win first World Series game in 44 years
Megill got DeLuca swinging to end Game 1, with announcer Joe Davis jokingly saying, "Milwaukee wins Game 1 again" after the premature ending minutes earlier.
THE BREWERS GET THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES WIN IN 44 YEARS WHAT AN ENDING IN MILWAUKEE 😮 https://t.co/1dI3ZVdSjR
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski picked up the win by allowing one earned run over five innings, the first win awarded to any Brewers starter in this postseason, and the victory ended a 44-year drought. With the win, Milwaukee needs three more to snap an even more significant 44-year drought.
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