Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field to win the World Series four games to one, the first title in the franchise's 57-year history. William Contreras was named World Series MVP. The Brewers' only previous World Series appearance was in 1982, and it is Milwaukee's first World Series title since 1957.
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Why it matters
It is the first championship for the Brewers since the team began 57 years ago, and Milwaukee's first World Series title since 1957. The Brewers won 103 regular-season games, the most in Major League Baseball.
Sources
- ESPN: Brewers close out Rays in Game 5 for 1st World Series title
- MLB.com: Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first World Series
- NBC Sports: Brewers earn first World Series title with 4-1 win
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