Fastest pitch in World Series history as Brewers win opener

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the opening game of the best-of-seven World Series as both sides aim for their first title.

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  1. Record-breaking pitching performance: Milwaukee starter Jacob Misiorowski set a new World Series record by throwing a 103.5 mph fastball, surpassing the previous high of 103.2 mph recorded by Aroldis Chapman in 2016. Pitch tracking data only dates back to 2008, establishing the boundary for this statistical claim.
  2. Defensive contributions by William Contreras: Catcher William Contreras was instrumental in preserving the lead by neutralizing Tampa Bay's base-running threats. He successfully threw out Victor Mesa Jr. attempting a steal at third base in the fifth inning and eliminated Aranda in the sixth during a failed hit-and-run maneuver.
  3. Game 1 closing sequence: The Rays attempted a late comeback in the ninth inning, cutting the lead to 3-2 after a successful video challenge overturned a double play. Despite the tying run reaching third base, Brewers closer Trevor Megill secured the win by striking out Jonny DeLuca.

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