Milwaukee Brewers Win 1st World Series in Game 5, Capping 103-59 Season
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 29
Milwaukee Brewers Win 1st World Series in Game 5, Capping 103-59 Season
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 29
Summary
Milwaukee clinched its first World Series title by beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 at Tropicana Field, then erupted into a clubhouse celebration with bottle-popping and postgame speeches.
The championship capped the best season in baseball for the Brewers, who finished 103-59 and powered through the postseason with an 11-2 record.
Pat Murphy addressed the team after the final out as players celebrated on the field and with the World Series trophy in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The victory gives MLB a first-time champion and seals a breakthrough year for a franchise that had never before won the World Series.