# WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS: Misiorowski and the Brewers beat the Rays 4–1 in Game 5 to win the first title in franchise history

- **Game:** 2026 World Series (World Series), Game 5
- **Date:** Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (2026-10-28)
- **Venue:** Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- **Matchup:** Milwaukee Brewers (away) at Tampa Bay Rays (home)
- **Final:** Brewers 4, Rays 1 — Brewers win
- **Series after this game:** Brewers win the World Series 4–1
- **Web page:** https://www.brewersworldseries.com/games/2026-world-series-game-5-brewers-vs-rays/
- **Official highlights (MLB, 24 min):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GJazslV4Q

## Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in Game 5 on October 28 at Tropicana Field to take the series 4 games to 1. It is the first World Series title in franchise history. Jacob Misiorowski threw 5⅔ scoreless innings, Cooper Pratt drove in two runs, and Trevor Megill got the final six outs. Catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP.

## Turning point

Up 2–0 in the sixth, William Contreras doubled home Christian Yelich and Cooper Pratt's sacrifice fly made it 4–0. The Rays never got closer than three.

## Recap

Milwaukee scored first again. In the second inning, Brice Turang doubled the opposite way off Drew Rasmussen, who was pitching on short rest, Sal Frelick was hit by a pitch, and rookie Cooper Pratt singled Turang home for a 1–0 lead. It extended Pratt's streak to five straight plate appearances with a hit, tying a World Series rookie record.

Jacob Misiorowski, touching 103 mph after the grounds crew patched the mound in the first inning, kept the Rays off the board. He allowed two hits and a walk over 5⅔ scoreless innings before calf cramping ended his night with two outs in the sixth.

David Hamilton drove in a run in the fifth, his RBI in a fourth straight World Series game, to make it 2–0. In the sixth, Christian Yelich was hit by a Garrett Cleavinger pitch, William Contreras doubled him home, and Pratt's sacrifice fly off Tyler Wells scored Contreras for a 4–0 lead.

Abner Uribe and JoJo Romero got Milwaukee through the sixth and seventh, and Trevor Megill took the last six outs. Liam Hicks and Chandler Simpson doubled off Megill in the ninth to make it 4–1, but Megill finished it off, and the Brewers were champions.

It is the first World Series title in Brewers history and Milwaukee's first since the 1957 Braves. The Brewers went 11–2 in the postseason after a franchise-record 103-win regular season. Contreras, who hit .381 with four RBIs in the Series and threw out runners behind the plate, was named World Series MVP, the first catcher to win it since Salvador Perez in 2015.

## Scoring timeline

| Inning | Play | Score after |
|---|---|---|
| Top 2nd | Brice Turang double, Sal Frelick hit by pitch, Cooper Pratt RBI single off Drew Rasmussen | MIL 1, TB 0 |
| Top 5th | David Hamilton RBI, his fourth straight World Series game with an RBI | MIL 2, TB 0 |
| Top 6th | William Contreras RBI double off Garrett Cleavinger | MIL 3, TB 0 |
| Top 6th | Cooper Pratt sacrifice fly off Tyler Wells | MIL 4, TB 0 |
| Bot 6th | Jacob Misiorowski leaves with a calf cramp after 5⅔ scoreless innings | MIL 4, TB 0 |
| Bot 9th | Chandler Simpson two-out RBI double off Trevor Megill | MIL 4, TB 1 |
| Bot 9th | Trevor Megill gets the final out. Brewers win the World Series | Final: MIL 4, TB 1 |

## Our Game 5 MVP (fan pick)

**William Contreras (World Series MVP)**: Named MVP of the 2026 World Series after hitting .381 (.435 OBP) with four RBIs in five games, including the Game 5 double that made it 3–0, while running the pitching staff behind the plate. The eighth catcher ever to win the award.

## Brewers standouts

- Jacob Misiorowski: 5⅔ IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K (W)
- Cooper Pratt: 2-for-3, 2 RBI (single, sac fly), run
- William Contreras: 1-for-4, RBI double, run
- Brice Turang: 2-for-4, 2B, SB, run
- Trevor Megill: 2 IP, 3 K, final six outs

## Line score

| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

(x = half-inning not played)

**Home runs:** None

## Milwaukee Brewers batting

| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jake Bauers | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Yelich | DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Contreras | C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Turang | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sal Frelick | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper Pratt | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Mitchell | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| David Hamilton | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| **Totals** |  | 32 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 |

## Tampa Bay Rays batting

Full box score for this team is being finalized and will be added shortly.

## Milwaukee Brewers pitching

| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | 5.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Abner Uribe | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JoJo Romero | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Megill | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |

## Tampa Bay Rays pitching

Full box score for this team is being finalized and will be added shortly.

## FAQ

**Q: Who won World Series Game 5 between the Brewers and Rays?**
A: The Milwaukee Brewers won World Series Game 5 of the 2026 World Series, Brewers 4, Rays 1, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

**Q: What was the final score of Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 5?**
A: The final score was Brewers 4, Rays 1. Brewers win the World Series 4–1.

**Q: What was the turning point of World Series Game 5?**
A: Up 2–0 in the sixth, William Contreras doubled home Christian Yelich and Cooper Pratt's sacrifice fly made it 4–0. The Rays never got closer than three.

**Q: Who hit home runs in World Series Game 5?**
A: Neither team hit a home run.

**Q: Where was World Series Game 5 played?**
A: World Series Game 5 was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL.

**Q: Where can I watch World Series Game 5 highlights?**
A: MLB's official full-game highlights (24 min) are embedded on this page and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GJazslV4Q.

Sources: box scores from FantasyData and the MLB Stats API; video from MLB's official YouTube channel; recaps written by BrewersWorldSeries.com from published game coverage. Innings pitched use baseball notation (4.1 = 4⅓ innings).