ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series championship with a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5, powered by a masterful start from ace Jacob Misiorowski.
Misiorowski delivered 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits before exiting with a calf cramp. The Brewers' bullpen preserved the lead, securing the franchise's inaugural title.
Historic Performance
Misiorowski joined Hall of Famer Tom Glavine (1995) as the only pitchers to record a scoreless start of five-plus innings with two or fewer hits in a potential World Series clincher. "It's awesome," Misiorowski said on the field afterward. "It's awesome for this team, it's awesome for the city of Milwaukee. I just made it work. It didn't matter how we won tonight, just that we won."
Strategic Workload Management
Manager Pat Murphy's decision to hold Misiorowski for Game 5 after a Game 4 loss proved pivotal. The 24-year-old right-hander increased his professional workload from 141 1/3 innings in 2025 to 193 2/3 innings in 2026, with the team carefully monitoring his usage down the stretch to ensure peak performance in the postseason.
Record-Breaking Regular Season
During the regular season, Misiorowski led the majors with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, and a 0.85 WHIP across 174 2/3 innings. He also topped the league in strikeout rate and posted the lowest hit rate, establishing himself as the game's most dominant pitcher.
Bright Future Ahead
Under team control through 2031, Misiorowski is already a World Series champion and a leading Cy Young Award candidate. Following the Brewers' NLCS sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Murphy noted the team's reliance on homegrown talent like Misiorowski and outfielder Jackson Chourio. With increased stamina expected next season, the Brewers aim for back-to-back championships.
