Brewers Win 2026 World Series, Beat Rays 4-1 for First Title in Franchise History
The Milwaukee Brewers are the 2026 World Series champions. The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 on Oct. 28 (ET) to close out the series 4-1 and win the first World Series title in franchise history. Catcher William Contreras hit .381 and was named World Series MVP.
Below: the score of every game, Contreras’ numbers, how Milwaukee’s pitching shut down Tampa Bay, and each team’s road to the Fall Classic. All figures come from official MLB game data.
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2026 World Series results, game by game
Milwaukee took the first two games at American Family Field, then won two of three at Tropicana Field. Its only loss came in a 12-inning Game 4.
| Game | Date (ET) | Score (away, home) | Winning pitcher |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Oct. 23 | Rays 2, Brewers 3 | Jacob Misiorowski |
| G2 | Oct. 24 | Rays 4, Brewers 5 | Abner Uribe |
| G3 | Oct. 26 | Brewers 10, Rays 1 | Robert Gasser |
| G4 | Oct. 27 | Brewers 3, Rays 4 (12 inn.) | Ian Seymour (TB) |
| G5 | Oct. 28 | Brewers 4, Rays 1 | Jacob Misiorowski |
World Series MVP: catcher William Contreras
Contreras went 8-for-21 over five games: a .381 average, .435 on-base percentage and .864 OPS, with 4 RBIs, 2 runs, a double and a stolen base. The 28-year-old debuted with the Braves in 2020 and is the first World Series MVP in Brewers history.
The difference: a 1.91 team ERA
Brewers pitchers allowed 12 runs in five games for a 1.91 ERA, holding the Rays to a .182 average and a single home run. Milwaukee’s lineup hit .280 and scored 25 runs.
- Jacob Misiorowski: winning pitcher in Game 1 and in the Game 5 clincher.
- Cooper Pratt: 4-for-5 with a homer in Game 4, then 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs in Game 5.
- Game 3, 10-1: Jackson Chourio had 4 hits and Brice Turang added 3 hits and 2 RBIs in the most lopsided game of the series.
Milwaukee went 11-2 in the postseason
The Brewers won the NL Central at 103-59. They beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the Division Series, swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, champions in 2024 and 2025, in the NLCS, and then beat the Rays 4-1 for an 11-2 postseason. Pat Murphy is the manager.
First title in 57 seasons
The franchise began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 and moved to Milwaukee in 1970. Its only previous World Series came in 1982, as an American League club, a seven-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. 2026 brought the Brewers’ first NL pennant and first championship. The last World Series title for a Milwaukee team was the 1957 Milwaukee Braves.
Rays fall short in a third World Series
The Rays won the AL East at 98-64 and reached their third World Series under manager Kevin Cash, after 2008 and 2020. They have lost all three. Tampa Bay, San Diego, Colorado and Seattle are the four MLB teams yet to win a World Series.
Looking ahead to next season
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FAQ
Who won the 2026 World Series?
The Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to 1 for the first World Series title in franchise history.
Who was the 2026 World Series MVP?
Brewers catcher William Contreras, who went 8-for-21 (.381) with 4 RBIs.
When did the Brewers clinch?
In Game 5 on Oct. 28, 2026 (ET), a 4-1 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field.
Had the Brewers won a World Series before?
No. Their only previous World Series was in 1982, when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
Source: official MLB game data (statsapi.mlb.com), as of Oct. 30, 2026.