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Rust? What rust? Brewers open World Series refreshed and ready thanks to all that winning

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opening game of the World Series at American Family Field. Despite a seven-day break after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, the team started strong with two first-inning runs fueled by a Jackson Chourio single, a Christian Yelich triple, and a William Contreras RBI single.

Nick Martinez, an All-Star who had previously limited the Guardians in the ALCS, took the loss on the mound for the Rays.

Manager Pat Murphy praised William Contreras for his defensive brilliance, including two caught stealings and successful ABS challenges. Murphy noted that while the team made errors in baserunning, defense, and execution, he was satisfied with their immediate readiness.

The Brewers' preparation involved live at-bats and Trajekt hologram technology to simulate real pitching, contributing to a record of eight wins in nine games over the last 26 days.

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