ABC7 Sports Team Reporting on the 2026 World Series from Milwaukee

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are kicking off the 2026 World Series with Game 1 starting at 8pm at American Family Field.Our ABC7 Sports Director Xavier McKnight joined us LIVE from Milwaukee to give us a preview of what we can expect as we head into the championship.The Rays are returning to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2020. Both teams fell short in previous Series trips, the Brewers losing to St. Louis in 1982 and the Rays to Philadelphia in 2008 and to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. Not since the Phillies beat Kansas City in 1980 have two teams met seeking their first title. The time before that was in 1920.2026 World Series scheduleFirst pitch for all games are at 8pmGame 1: Friday, Oct. 23 - Rays at Brewers (away)Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24 - Rays at Brewers (away)Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26 - Brewers at Rays (home)Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Brewers at Rays (home)Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Brewers at Rays (home)Game 6 (