Milwaukee Brewers Win First World Series, Then Celebrate With Downtown Parade

Milwaukee entered this World Series still chasing its first championship. It was the franchise's first appearance in the Fall Classic in 44 years, according to Japan Times.

The matchup put baseball's smaller spenders on its biggest stage. Al Jazeera reported that it was the first World Series between two of MLB's smallest spenders in 35 years. ABC Australia described Milwaukee as a small-ball team playing in the majors' smallest market.

By October 27, Milwaukee was one win from a sweep. ABC News previewed the Brewers' chance to secure their first title and Tampa Bay's attempt to begin a historic comeback.

The Rays kept the series alive that night, winning Game 4 by 4-3 in 12 innings, according to Infobae. Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in the decisive rally, ABC News reported. Milwaukee had squandered a lead in the 12th and now held a 3-1 series advantage, according to Japan Times.

On October 28, the Brewers finished the job. They beat Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, securing the championship four games to one, CBC News reported.

Misiorowski delivered five and two-thirds scoreless innings in the clincher. Contreras was named World Series MVP after batting .381, according to Guardian Sport.

The celebration moved home on October 30. Tens of thousands of fans filled downtown Milwaukee for a parade and victory rally, according to ESPN. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that the parade brought together mascots, former players and Wisconsin figures, with fans dressed in blue and gold.

Milwaukee is a World Series champion for the first time. NBC News described the victory as the end of a 57-season wait, while NPR News placed the championship in the franchise's 58th season.

The parade and rally are complete, and the players have begun their offseason. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that players and staff thanked fans during the October 30 celebration, spraying champagne and pouring beer as the city marked its first title.