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World Series MVP William Contreras achieves feat not seen since 1938 in historic performance

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 on October 29, 2026, to win their first World Series title after a 57-year wait. The championship caps a dominant postseason run where they swept through both the NLDS and NLCS before clinching against the American League champions. Rookie Cooper Pratt contributed two RBIs, while Jacob Misiorowski pitched scoreless innings as key players from past seasons like Christian Yelich made significant contributions despite injuries. William Contreras was named World Series MVP for his exceptional performance behind the plate and at bat throughout the series. The Rays, who were also an expansion team in 1998, fell short of their first World Series title but showed resilience with a strong season despite budget constraints.

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American League Brewers Milwaukee Brewers World Series the Tampa Bay Rays

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Contreras PERSON · 6× Brewers ORG · 3× American League ORG · 1× Bill Dickey PERSON · 1× Chandler Simpson PERSON · 1× Milwaukee Brewers ORG · 1× OptaSTATS ORG · 1× William Contreras PERSON · 1× the New York Yankees ORG · 1× the Tampa Bay Rays ORG · 1×

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Contreras became the eighth catcher to be named World Series MVP, joining Gene Tenace (1972), Johnny Bench (1976), Steve Yeager (1981 co-winner), Darrell Porter (1982), Rick Dempsey (1983), Pat Borders (1992) and Salvador Perez (2015) as catchers to win the award.

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World Series MVP William Contreras achieves feat not seen since 1938 in historic performance · assertive framing

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The Milwaukee Brewers star catcher was named World Series MVP for his outstanding performance at the plate and behind the dish. asserted

catcher → name → dish

During the process of the Brewers’ 4-1 series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, Contreras also made history. asserted

Contreras → make → history

During the series, he stole a base and threw out four runners attempting to steal, including American League stolen base leader Chandler Simpson. asserted

he → steal → Simpson

He became the first catcher since Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees in 1938 to steal a base and throw out the opposing team's leading base stealer in a World Series victory, according to OptaSTATS. uncertain

He → become → OptaSTATS

"I don’t want to offend any of the other catchers in the league. asserted

I → want → league

The last thing I want to do is offend any of them," Contreras said, speaking through a translator. asserted

Contreras → want → translator

"But sitting up here today, champion of the world, I feel like I’m the best catcher in the league. asserted

I → sit → league

Again, that’s no disrespect to any of them. asserted

that → ’ → them

That’s the last thing I want to do. asserted

I → ’ → ?

But today I feel like I’m the best catcher in the world." Throwing out Simpson is no easy feat, as he stole 46 bases during the regular season and five more in the postseason. asserted

he → feel → postseason

The 28-year-old catcher was omnipresent during the World Series, hitting .381 with four RBI while anchoring the Brewers’ elite pitching staff, which held the Rays to just 11 runs in five games. asserted

which → hit → games

Contreras also excelled with the automated ball-strike (ABS) system, winning 10 of his 13 challenges. asserted

Contreras → excel → challenges

You don’t just walk up and pet him. asserted

You → walk → him

There’s a chance you get nipped," manager Pat Murphy said. asserted

Murphy → ’ → ?

Contreras → become → award

Contreras has been a linchpin in the Brewers' lineup since they acquired him from the Atlanta Braves in 2022. asserted

they → acquire → 2022

This season, Contreras hit .270 with 18 home runs and 94 RBI in 147 games before elevating his performance in the postseason. asserted

Contreras → hit → postseason

The Associated Press contributed to this report. asserted

Press → contribute → report

World Series MVP William Contreras achieves feat not seen since 1938 in historic performance

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