Brewers claim first World Series title with 4-1 win over Rays
Milwaukee completes a 4-1 series sweep after a 103-win regular season, matching a rare MLB milestone shared only by the 1910 A's and 1969 Mets.
By Sophie Lawson ·
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field to capture the World Series. The victory secured a 4-1 series win, ending the franchise's 57-year search for a championship.
Milwaukee took control early, scoring one run in the second inning and another in the fifth. The Brewers added two more runs in the sixth to build a comfortable lead. Ace Jacob Misiorowski pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and no runs. The bullpen managed the final frames, surrendering one run to close out the series in front of a large contingent of visiting Brewers fans.
The team finished the regular season with a franchise-record 103 wins. According to ESPN Research, the Brewers are the third Major League Baseball team to record a 100-win season and win the World Series in the same year. The 1910 Athletics and the 1969 New York Mets are the only other clubs to achieve this dual milestone.
Reaction from Wisconsin residents and local sports figures dominated social media platforms following the final out. Former pitcher CC Sabathia posted, "World Series Champions for the first time ever!! Soak it all in Milwaukee!!!" He also paid tribute to the late broadcaster Bob Uecker. J.J. Watt, a Wisconsin native, shared multiple posts celebrating the win, including one that read, "WORLD SERIES CHAMPION MILWAUKEE BREWERS!!!!"
Local professional and collegiate teams joined the celebration. The Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Wisconsin Badgers all posted congratulations on X. Marquette University highlighted the achievement with the hashtag #MarquetteMilwaukee. Adam Wainwright, a former pitcher, praised the team's dominance, noting their "relentless lineup" and "stifling" bullpen performance.
Nike marked the occasion by noting the quenching of a 57-year thirst. The Colorado Rockies congratulated manager Pat Sansone on winning the World Baseball Classic and the World Series in the same year. Culver's Restaurants, a Wisconsin-based chain, credited the "Wisconsin flavor" for making the series memorable.
Source: ESPN
