Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 4 to 1 at Tropicana Field to claim the franchise’s first championship, and catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP.
Tamrah News Desk | October 29, 2026
Fans across Wisconsin watched the Brewers win World Series glory for the first time on Wednesday night, as ESPN reported Milwaukee beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4 to 1 in Game 5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sports Illustrated reported that catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP. NPR reported the title came for a team that began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 and plays in the smallest market in the majors. MLB.com reported it was the city’s first World Series title since the 1957 Braves. Readers can follow more Sport Category on Tamrah News for daily updates.
How the Brewers Win World Series Title in Five Games
WUSF listed Game 1 as a 3 to 2 Brewers win and Game 2 as a 5 to 4 win. Kuwait Times, carrying AFP reporting, said Milwaukee recovered from 4 to 0 down in Game 2, with a sixth inning home run from Sal Frelick tying the score. Rookie Cooper Pratt told the outlet,
“As long as there’s game left we have a chance.”
WUSF reported that Milwaukee scored eight runs in the fifth inning of Game 3 at Tropicana Field and won 10 to 1 to lead the series 3 to 0. Sports Illustrated reported that the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a sweep in Game 4, which set up Wednesday’s clincher.
William Contreras Named World Series MVP
Sports Illustrated reported that Contreras batted .381 with four RBIs, threw out four baserunners and went 10 for 13 on automated ball and strike challenges. ESPN reported that he called himself the
“best catcher in the world”
after collecting the World Series MVP award. MPR News reported that he also hit an RBI double in Game 5.
Misiorowski, Pratt and Chourio Shape Game 5
NPR reported that Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, while Pratt added two hits and two RBIs and set a World Series rookie record with six straight hits. NPR also reported that Jackson Chourio set a five game Series record with 11 hits. MPR News reported that Misiorowski allowed two hits before leaving with a right calf cramp.
ESPN reported that reliever Aaron Ashby set a single postseason record for relievers with 18 consecutive scoreless innings. Yahoo Sports reported that Milwaukee finished its postseason 11 and 2. ESPN also reported that the Tampa Bay Rays ended an unexpected season disappointed but proud.
From NLCS Sweep to Brewers World Series Champions
NBC Sports reported that Milwaukee swept the Dodgers in the NLCS one year after the Dodgers swept the Brewers, and that the pennant was the club’s first since joining the National League in 1998. NBC Sports also noted that Milwaukee had been one of five MLB franchises without a World Series title. WPR reported that the club won a franchise record 103 regular season games.
MPR News reported that captain Christian Yelich said,
“We’re so happy to bring it home to them”
after Robin Yount hugged him on the field. NPR reported that thousands of Brewers fans celebrated inside Tropicana Field. Tamrah News has more sports news and match reports in its sports section.
When Is the Next MLB Game After the Brewers World Series Win?
Yahoo Sports reported that it is unclear when the next MLB game will be played. NBC 5 DFW reported that the league’s collective bargaining agreement expires in 2027, with ownership tensions that could lead to a work stoppage. The coverage reviewed by Tamrah News did not confirm a date for a championship parade.
Conclusion
Milwaukee’s first World Series title ended a long wait and gave the city its first championship since 1957. Readers following the story are searching for Brewers World Series champions, William Contreras World Series MVP, Brewers vs Rays Game 5, Milwaukee Brewers first World Series title, Tropicana Field World Series and 2026 World Series results.
