Brewers Win 2026 World Series: Game 5 Score, Misiorowski and Milwaukee's First Title

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October 29, 2026 — The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Milwaukee defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, completing a four-games-to-one series victory and giving a city that had waited since the 1957 Braves another major-league baseball championship.

What was the Brewers vs. Rays Game 5 final score?

Milwaukee won 4–1. According to MLB's account of Game 5, the Brewers built a 4–0 lead before closing out the deciding game. It was a controlled response to an exhausting Game 4 loss, when Tampa Bay had forced another contest with a walk-off in the 12th inning. The final game, rather than the dramatic previous night, determined the championship.

The 2026 title is the Brewers' first since the franchise began play in 1970. Milwaukee had previously reached the World Series in 1982, when it lost to St. Louis. The city's 1957 title belonged to the Milwaukee Braves, a different franchise. Those distinctions are important when describing what is a first for the Brewers but not a first for the city.

How did Jacob Misiorowski and Cooper Pratt change Game 5?

Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski worked 5⅔ scoreless innings before leaving with calf cramping, MLB reported. Keeping Tampa Bay off the scoreboard while Milwaukee established a lead reduced the burden on the bullpen. The relief corps then protected the advantage instead of being asked to recover from an early deficit.

Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt recorded two hits and drove in two runs, according to independent coverage from Sportsnet. His production supplied practical run support for the pitching staff, rather than simply adding a memorable individual moment to a victory that was already secure.

Veteran Christian Yelich and catcher William Contreras were part of the club's sustained postseason run. FOX Sports reported Contreras was named World Series MVP after the deciding game. The series award recognizes performance across the championship round; it should not be confused with the Game 5 winning pitcher.

Why was Milwaukee's 2026 season historic?

The Brewers finished the regular season with 103 wins, the best record in Major League Baseball and a franchise high, according to MLB. Their path through October included a National League Division Series win over San Diego and an NL Championship Series sweep of the Dodgers. A powerful regular-season record did not guarantee a title, but the club maintained its run prevention and situational hitting through several different opponents.

Before this championship, five active MLB franchises had never won a World Series. Milwaukee's victory removed the Brewers from that group, leaving the Mariners, Padres, Rays and Rockies without a title. Tampa Bay's loss therefore also extended its own wait.

What happens next for the Brewers?

Celebrations and the offseason now follow, while roster decisions and future contracts remain separate questions. A championship does not settle which players will return or guarantee another pennant. For Milwaukee fans, however, the result is already final: the 2026 Brewers won the franchise's first World Series.

Sources and verification

Original NewsTrendus reporting and analysis based on official league coverage and independently reported game details. Information checked October 29, 2026.

• MLB — Brewers win Game 5 and the 2026 World Series
• MLB — Brewers' first World Series championship
• Sportsnet — Game 5 recap (October 29)
• FOX Sports — William Contreras named World Series MVP

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