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Sports · October 29, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers close out Tampa Bay Rays to end 57-year wait for first World Series title

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The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title in franchise history by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 of the 2026 World Series on Wednesday night. Led by rookie Cooper Pratt's two RBIs and a scoreless performance by pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee secured a 4-1 series victory at Tropicana Field. Catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP as the Brewers ended a 57-year championship drought, marking their first title since the team's founding.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the World Series.
  • The Brewers won the series four games to one.
  • This is the first World Series title in the franchise's history.
  • Jacob Misiorowski pitched five and two-thirds scoreless innings.
  • William Contreras was named World Series MVP.
  • Cooper Pratt drove in two runs in the deciding game.
  • The game took place at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Guardian and ESPN describe the wait as a 57-year drought, while The Guardian also refers to it as the franchise's 58th year.
  • Just the News reports the Brewers finished the regular season with 112 wins.
  • CBS News and the New York Post report Jackson Chourio set a five-game Series record with 11 hits.
  • Multiple outlets mention Jacob Misiorowski left the game early due to a right calf cramp.
  • ABC News and the New York Post mention a specific invitation for fans to 'grab a brat' and 'raise a beer.'
  • Just the News refers to the opponent as the 'Tampa Bay Devil Rays' rather than the Rays.

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