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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays for a second straight night to take a 2-0 lead in the 2026 World Series, following a 3-2 Game 1 win that featured the fastest pitch in World Series history. Both franchises are chasing their first title, and Milwaukee's long-awaited return to the World Series has sparked citywide celebrations with tailgates and watch parties. Tampa Bay said it will not abandon its aggressive baserunning approach despite costly miscues on the bases in Game 1 that contributed to the loss. The Rays face a must-win situation as the series shifts, with Milwaukee fans reveling in the team's first World Series appearance in decades.