Bob Brainerd Previews Brewers-Rays World Series: Woodruff, Freddy Peralta & Game 1

Bob Brainerd Previews Brewers-Rays World Series: Woodruff, Freddy Peralta & Game 1

Brewers Extra Innings host Bob Brainerd joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News as Milwaukee prepares to face the Tampa Bay Rays in its first World Series appearance in 44 years. Brainerd reflects on the excitement sweeping Milwaukee and how it compares to the Brewers’ historic 1982 run. Plus, a breakdown of the difficult World Series roster decisions facing Pat Murphy, including whether Brandon Woodruff is healthy enough to contribute. Brainerd also discusses the return of former Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, how Tampa Bay helped revive his pitching performance and what kind of reception he could receive at American Family Field. Finally, a Game 1 preview featuring Jacob Misiorowski and Drew Rasmussen, why starting pitching could be the key to victory and how Brainerd plans to watch the biggest Brewers games in decades.