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Jacob Misiorowski leads Brewers to first World Series title with strong start

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Jacob Misiorowski leads Brewers to first World Series title with strong start

Summary

Jacob Misiorowski pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, in the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series. Misiorowski, who is likely to earn the NL Cy Young Award, struck out two batters and left the game due to a leg cramp with a four-run lead. This win marks the Brewers' first championship, culminating a season where Misiorowski showcased remarkable performance, leading the majors in ERA and strikeouts. The game took place at Tropicana Field.

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By the Numbers

•Brewers secure their first World Series title with a 4-1 win.
•Misiorowski pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and two strikeouts.
•He leaves with a leg cramp but dominated throughout the game.
•Misiorowski led the majors this season in ERA (1.80) and strikeouts (252).
•The victory took place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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(AP) — Jacob Misiorowski pitched with poise when he couldn't overwhelm with punishing heat, overcoming Tampa Bay batters and the Tropicana Field mound to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series title.On a night when he tied his career low with only two strikeouts, baseball's hardest-throwing starting pitcher threw two-hit ball over 5 2/3 scoreless innings before leaving because of a leg cramp with a four-run lead.
— Yahoo Sportsby RONALD BLUM

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