Brewers end 58-year wait with first World Series crown
Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 4-1 to claim their first World Series title in franchise history.
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title on Wednesday night, beating Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5. William Contreras was named World Series MVP after batting .381 across the five games.
Rookie Cooper Pratt drove in two runs. Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski threw five and two-thirds scoreless innings.
The victory ends a 58-year drought for the franchise, which last reached the World Series in 1982. About 40,489 fans watched at Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field as the Brewers claimed their historic first championship.
- 58 years
- Years waited
- .381 in five games
- Contreras batting average
- 40,489 at Tropicana Field
- Crowd size
- 1982
- Last World Series appearance
Why it mattersA franchise's first World Series title ends decades of heartbreak for Milwaukee fans.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, but Brewers fans across the country can celebrate a historic championship.
Corroborated byespn.com.au·7news.com.au
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