The Brewers had seemingly wrapped up Game 1 of the 2026 World Series before the game was over.
With the bases loaded for the Rays in the ninth inning, catcher Liam Hicks hit a ground ball to a pitch by Brewers closer Trevor Megill that rolled into the glove of second baseman Brice Turang, who found shortstop Cooper Pratt for the out at second base before Pratt moved it to Jake Bauers at first base to complete the double play.
Game 1 was over and it belonged to Milwaukee — or so everyone at American Family Field thought.
Then, after the entire play was reviewed, the grounder at second base was overturned, giving Tampa Bay another chance to extend the game.
So why was the call cancelled?
“They had to judge when the ball hit the inside of the glove and whether the foot was in the bag or not,” FOX Sports rules expert and veteran umpire Andy Fletcher said on Friday’s broadcast. “It seems they canceled the call correctly.
“When the ball hit the inside of the pitcher’s glove, his foot was already off the bag.”
The call was close, but Pratt’s right foot appeared to miss second base while he was in control of the ball. It took many iterations and a zoom in on the beginner’s holsters to make sure they didn’t touch the bag.
That left more work for Milwaukee, but it wasn’t a problem for Megill.
The Brewers eventually held on for the victory after Megill struck out Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca to take Game 1, 3-2. However, the overturned call delayed a perfect night for the home crowd at American Family Field.
