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World Series set: Brewers vs. Rays, Game 1 Friday

Game 1 is Friday at eight Eastern in Milwaukee, and the Brewers hold home-field advantage after 103 wins; a first-ever title is guaranteed.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe World Series opens Friday at eight Eastern, five Pacific, in Milwaukee, and either the Brewers or the Rays will win a first title, because neither team has ever won one.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMilwaukee swept the Dodgers and has home-field advantage, and if the series goes seven, Game 7 lands on Halloween.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGame seven on Halloween. The scariest thing in Milwaukee will be the bullpen.

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The story so far

  1. Rays one win from World Series; Bills edge Raiders · ESPN
  2. Rays beat Guardians 3-1, one win from the World Series · Yahoo Sports
  3. Brewers' key plays, NBA opening night, NFL Week 7 picks · Yahoo Sports
  4. Rays-Brewers World Series Game 1 set for Friday in Milwaukee · Fox News
  5. Brewers and Rays set for an underdog World Series · New York Post
  6. Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 1 ticket prices have dropped $400 · Yahoo Sports
  7. World Series set: Brewers vs. Rays, Game 1 Friday (this story)
  8. World Series opens in Milwaukee; Maine Senate race tied · Fox News

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