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Sports · October 29, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series: Brewers 4, Rays 1

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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 on October 28, 2026. Playing at Tropicana Field, the Brewers secured the series 4-1, ending a 57-season drought that began when the franchise was founded as the Seattle Pilots in 1969. Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski contributed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before exiting with a calf cramp, while rookies Cooper Pratt and Jackson Chourio established new postseason records during the series.

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  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the World Series.
  • The victory occurred on October 28, 2026, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • The Brewers won the series four games to one.
  • This is the first World Series championship in the Brewers' franchise history.

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  • Jacob Misiorowski pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings allowing only two hits.
  • Jacob Misiorowski exited the game due to a right calf cramp.
  • Cooper Pratt recorded two hits and two RBIs in Game 5.
  • Cooper Pratt set a World Series rookie record with six consecutive hits.
  • Jackson Chourio set a five-game World Series record with 11 hits.
  • The Brewers' only previous World Series appearance was in 1982, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
  • William Contreras was named World Series MVP and hit an RBI double in Game 5.
  • Trevor Megill recorded the final out of the game.
  • NPR and Washington Times note the franchise is in its 58th season, while others cite a 57-year history since its 1969 founding.

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