Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title, beating Tampa Bay Rays 4-1

The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series championship by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5, according to WSVN 7News. The game took place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, drawing thousands of Brewers fans to the stadium.

Young ace Jacob Misiorowski pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits before leaving the game due to a right calf cramp. Rookie Cooper Pratt contributed two hits and two RBIs, setting a Series rookie record with six consecutive hits before a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning.

The Brewers, representing the smallest market in Major League Baseball, celebrated a long-awaited victory in their 58th season. The franchise began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 before relocating to Milwaukee the following year. Their only previous World Series appearance was in 1982, when they lost in Game 7 to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Milwaukee’s manager Pat Murphy, who overcame a heart attack in 2020 and earned National League Manager of the Year honors in 2024 and 2025, led the team to this milestone. The Brewers’ victory marks a significant moment for the franchise and its fans, who have waited decades for a championship.

The Rays, representing the Miami area, were defeated in this final game, ending their World Series run this season at home in Florida.