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World Series Game 1 lineup, Christian Yelich batting third for Brewers

Yelich will serve as designated hitter against Rays starter one person, a thirty-six-year-old making his World Series debut, with first pitch at eight Eastern in Milwaukee.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on The Five O'Clock
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWorld Series Game 1 is tonight at eight Eastern, five Pacific, with Christian Yelich batting third for the Brewers as designated hitter.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRays starter one person is thirty-six, making his World Series debut, and he got the nod over ace Drew Rasmussen.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentChandler Simpson has sixty-four stolen bases, so the Brewers should probably keep an eye on the bag.

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  1. World Series set: Brewers vs. Rays, Game 1 Friday · Yahoo Sports
  2. World Series opens in Milwaukee; Maine Senate race tied · Fox News
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