The Milwaukee Brewers win the first World Series title in franchise history
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series title in franchise history. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt and MVP William Contreras led the team to a 4-1 victory in Game 5.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for the Milwaukee Brewers franchise, ending their long wait for a championship title.
Link Copied! Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history with dominant Game 5 win By Jacob Lev Brewers leadoff hitter Jackson Chourio poses with the Commissioner's Trophy. Elsa/Getty Images The Milwaukee Brewers put on a masterclass in every facet of the game as they beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 to win their first World Series title in franchise history in five games on Wednesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In a game that saw both teams’ aces go head-to-head, it was the Brewers’ Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski besting Rays ace Drew Rasmussen.
The NL Cy Young frontrunner went five-and-two-thirds innings, striking out two while only allowing two hits before exiting the game with an apparent cramp in his leg. Rasmussen was pulled after four innings with him being on short rest and a reported pitch count of 60.
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