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Brewers Win First World Series, Beat Rays 4-1

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Oct. 28, 2026.
The victory parade attracted tens of thousands of fans who lined downtown streets, garages and office windows.
Milwaukee Public Schools canceled classes on Friday so families could attend the celebration.
Hall of Famers Robin Yount, Rollie Fingers, Paul Molitor and Ted Simmons rode the parade route honoring the 1982 Brewers.

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Budweiser unveiled a limited-edition “MemoraBEERlia” series of 150 MLB-authenticated collectibles for the 2026 World Series.
The sweepstakes for the Budweiser memorabilia run through November 5, with entries via #BudMemoraBEERlia on social platforms.
First baseman Jake Bauers is projected to secure a three-year, $54 million contract after his World Series performance.
The Journal Sentinel’s commemorative “BOB UECKER” book retails for $39.95, while individual page prints start at $24.99.
A bundled championship edition of eight pages and a 16-page preview sells for $20, with limited quantities available.

History

The Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought on October 27 2004, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in the 100th World Series. Their win, the first by a wild-card team since 2002, gave Boston simultaneous Super Bowl and World Series titles—the first city to do so since Pittsburgh in 1979—sparking a citywide parade of over three million fans.

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The Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought on October 27 2004, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in the 100th World Series. Their win, the first by a wild-card team since 2002, gave Boston simultaneous Super Bowl and World Series titles—the first city to do so since Pittsburgh in 1979—sparking a citywide parade of over three million fans.

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