Contreras Wins World Series MVP as Brewers Claim First Championship in Franchise History

Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 4–1 in Game 5 on Wednesday, closing out the World Series four games to one and ending a 57-year wait for the franchise's first title. William Contreras was named MVP of the Series after batting .381 and winning 10 of 13 ABS appeals, becoming the eighth catcher in history to earn the honor.

Contreras anchored the Brewers throughout a season defined by rotation attrition — the NL All-Star catcher was a constant on both sides of the ball as Milwaukee navigated injuries to multiple starting pitchers. His postseason performance was the culmination of that role. Aaron Ashby also made history during the run, breaking the MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings by a reliever in a single postseason. Jacob Misiorowski, who started Game 5, left early with a calf cramp but the Brewers held on regardless.

The championship is the first in franchise history. Milwaukee finished the regular season 103–59 as the NL's top seed, then ran through October on defense and close-game execution rather than offensive firepower — a pattern that held straight through the final out.