Brewers claim first World Series title
Milwaukee ended a 44-year wait for a championship after beating Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday to win the 2026 World Series. The victory occurred at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, and marks the first title in the franchise's 44-year history.
Trevor Megill threw the final pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the win. This championship represents the second World Series appearance for the Brewers. The team previously lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982.
The series was close until the final day. Tampa Bay defeated Milwaukee 4-3 in Game 4, forcing the decision to extra innings. That game ended after 12 innings, preventing a sweep for the visitors.
Christian Yelich, the Brewers captain and designated hitter, addressed fans after the game. He said, “I can’t wait to go home and celebrate with you.” Yelich added that the fans had been “unbelievable” and that the team was eager to party.
A Parade of Champions will take place in downtown Milwaukee at 10:00 a.m. CT on Friday. Major League Baseball announced that the event will conclude with a rally and fan festival at Henry Maier Festival Park.
The celebration will impact local operations. Public schools and district offices in Milwaukee will be closed on Friday due to safety and operational impacts from the parade.
