Brewers Win First Title in Franchise History
Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay in five games to secure a 96-45 season and a 11-2 playoff run.
By Alina Ndlovu ·
Milwaukee Brewers fans now hold a World Series championship ring. The team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to claim its first title in franchise history. The victory capped a season in which the Brewers posted a 96-45 record.
The postseason run was defined by resilience. Milwaukee won 11 of 13 playoff games against strong opponents. The team came from behind to win six times during that stretch. In the World Series alone, the Brewers scored eight runs with two outs in Game 3.
Individual performances drove the offensive output. Cooper Pratt recorded four hits in Game 4, including a game-tying double and a home run in the 12th inning. He added two hits and two RBIs in the final game. David Hamilton hit a game-tying home run in Game 4 and an RBI single in Game 5.
Pitching stability emerged from unexpected sources. Robert Gasser threw six scoreless innings in Game 3 despite starting the season in the minors. Jacob Misiorowski delivered ace-level work in the decisive Game 5. The bullpen featured strong performances from Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, Trevor Megill, DL Hall, and JoJo Romero.
The roster benefited from depth and flexibility. Jake Bauers, who was considering retirement for insurance reasons, won NLCS MVP. Sal Frelick, a four-home-run hitter in the regular season, hit a game-tying shot in Game 2. Garrett Mitchell hit the go-ahead home run in Game 4 of the NLCS to help sweep the Dodgers.
Injuries created space for new contributors. Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio missed time during the season. Quinn Priester was lost in spring training, and Brandon Woodruff missed most of the year. These absences allowed players like Shane Drohan, Logan Henderson, and Gasser to step into prominent roles.
The team's regular-season trajectory shifted dramatically in May. After dropping to 18-16 on May 4, the Brewers went 85-43 over the remainder of the year. They were 26-5 in games played after September 6. This surge established them as the top team in baseball before the playoffs began.
Source: CBS Sports
