ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla. — “What a team, what a ride,” Joe Buck said after the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series. That phrase applies to Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Brewers won their first championship in franchise history, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1, and winning the series 4-1.
The Brewers went 11-2 in the postseason, one of the most dominant runs in MLB history to a championship.
“Milwaukee has waited 44 years, and Milwaukee, you have a World Championship,” principle owner Mark Attanasio said during the trophy presentation.
Brewers Pitching Dominates
The Brewers were dominant in every facet of the game. Their starting pitching was dominant throughout the series, with the probable NL Cy Young winner in Jacob Misiorowski having his two best postseason outings against what was a dangerous Rays lineup in the regular season.
In the series, the Brewers bullpen was borderline untouchable. Aaron Ashby became a household name this fall classic, not just with his performance in the World Series, but with his performance throughout the entire postseason.
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World Series MVP
Your 2026 World Series MVP is William Contreras. In the series, Contreras batted .412 (7-for-17) with three RBIs, one run scored, and two walks. His defense, specifically with the ABS, was spectacular throughout the series.
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Bob Uecker Connection
The Brewers, the last two seasons, have leaned into using the late Bob Uecker as an inspiration. There is no doubt that Uecker is smiling down on the Brewers celebration in heaven.
"He's smiling," Brewers captain Christian Yellich said. “I wish he could have been here to see this; it would have meant everything to him.
“Ueck upstairs is looking down,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said during the trophy ceremony.
The Brewers leaned into the old-style way of how the game was played, with bunts and small ball, but also had players who could put the ball over the fence. The Brewers only hit three home runs in the five World Series games they played, but were dominant offensively without the long ball.
Fundamental Baseball won a championship in 2026, and the hope for baseball fans is that more teams pick up the small-ball style of game.
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