Rays, Brewers set for World Series Game 1 in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are set to open the 2026 World Series, with Game 1 just over 24 hours away.ABC7 reporters Xavier McKnight and John Cereo reported live from inside American Family Field in Milwaukee ahead of the game.Brewers players were seen warming up on the field more than 24 hours ahead of Game 1. McKnight described American Family Field as “a beautiful ballpark” and said the atmosphere was quiet for the most part.Cereo said that will change by Wednesday night. The Brewers have played in front of their hometown crowd four times this postseason and have had sellout crowds each time as the National League champions, according to the report.Manatee County slugger Benny Banta gets free trip to the World SeriesRays fans have also traveled for the series, Cereo said, adding that most do not mind the travel.McKnight said ticket prices for fans traveling to Milwaukee, whether Rays fans or local Brewers fans, have been costly. Cereo said pric