# Brewers World Series Game 1 Mistakes

> Brewers must avoid three key errors to win World Series Game 1.
- Title: Brewers World Series Game 1 Mistakes · Milwaukee Brewers On SI
- Summary: Brewers must avoid three key errors to win World Series Game 1. Milwaukee Brewers need to avoid lineup changes, overusing bullpen, and getting distracted by…
- Keywords: milwaukee brewers, world series, tampa bay rays, national league championship series, drew rasmussen, jacob misiorowski, 2026 world series, game 1, sports, Brewers, World, Series
- Source: Milwaukee Brewers On SI — https://si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi/3-biggest-mistakes-brewers-must-avoid-in-world-series-game-1-pat3
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:34:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: milwaukee brewers, world series, tampa bay rays, national league championship series, drew rasmussen, jacob misiorowski, 2026 world series, game 1, sports
## Brewers Favored for 2026 World Series
Milwaukee Brewers should win 2026 World Series after beating San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers in National League Division Series and National League Championship Series.
## Games Must Be Played
Brewers are four wins away and need to show field performance before World Series Game 1 on Friday.
## Changing What Has Worked
Brewers alternate righties and lefties in lineup; Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton both succeeded at third base.
## Don't Fix What's Working
Keep lineup strategy: Drew Rasmussen should start if righty; Hamilton and Luis Lara in lineup.
## Jacob Misiorowski's Role
Jacob Misiorowski likely wins 2026 National League Cy Young Award with two postseason starts.
## Avoid Pulling Misiorowski Early
If Misiorowski struggles early, pull him; otherwise reduce bullpen strain for longer series.
## Take In Moment But Wash Away
Brewers face first World Series game since 1982; Tampa Bay Rays are tough American League equivalent.
## Don't Get Distracted by Hype
Brewers must focus on game after ceremonies; Tampa Bay Rays play the game right to beat.
## Key takeaway

Milwaukee Brewers need to avoid lineup changes, overusing bullpen, and getting distracted by hype to win World Series Game 1 against Tampa Bay Rays.