Brewers claim first World Series title by defeating Rays in Game 5
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series championship by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5. This victory rounded off a remarkable postseason where the Brewers compiled an 11-2 record, having previously ousted the Padres and two-time champions Dodgers. The team recorded a franchise-best 103 wins during the regular season, establishing themselves as a historically significant team. Even as the Brewers celebrated, labor negotiations loom for the upcoming season with the current collective bargaining agreement expiring soon. The potential for a lockout remains a concern.
- •Brewers win their first World Series title in franchise history
- •Milwaukee finishes postseason with an 11-2 record
- •Team achieved a franchise record of 103 regular-season wins
- •Labor negotiations may affect the start of the 2027 season
- •Short-term uncertainty exists due to pending agreements with the players' association
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Small-Market Brewers Oust Rays to Claim First World Series Title
"The budget-conscious MLB club completed a dominant postseason run.
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