Jonny DeLuca Strikes Out in Final At-Bat of World Series Game 1 Loss

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca struck out swinging against Trevor Megill with runners on second and third in the ninth inning, sealing a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the World Series. Earlier in the first inning, DeLuca covered 85 feet in outfield pursuit but narrowly missed a diving catch on Christian Yelich's RBI triple, which glanced off his glove. Rays manager Kevin Cash lauded his defensive effort, noting that DeLuca covered significant ground to even make the play close.