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William Contreras named MVP as Brewers win first World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship by beating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.
Catcher William Contreras was named the Series MVP for his contributions on offense and defense.
He hit .381, drove in four runs and had an RBI double in the Game 5 clincher.
Contreras also won 10 automated ball-strike challenges and threw out four runners trying to steal.
His strong play helped the Brewers, a team that also had several other standout performers, secure the title.
Contreras is the eighth catcher to win the award, and the first since Salvador Perez in 2015.
William Contreras was named World Series MVP after the Milwaukee Brewers won their first championship in franchise history.
The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in five games, clinching the title with a 4-1 win in Game 5.
Contreras hit .381, went 8 for 21 and drove in four runs during the series.
He won 10 of 13 automated ball-strike challenges and threw out four baserunners, according to CBS Sports.
Contreras offered to share the award with reliever Aaron Ashby, Sportsnet reported.
- Who
- William Contreras, catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- What
- He was named World Series MVP as the Brewers won their first championship.
- When
- The title was clinched on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- The World Series was played against the Tampa Bay Rays; Game 5 was in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Why
- Contreras hit .381, drove in four runs and contributed behind the plate, including winning 10 of 13 challenges, according to ESPN.
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Milwaukee acquired Contreras in a three-team trade with the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics, according to CBS Sports.
Contreras was on Venezuela's team that won its first World Baseball Classic, according to ESPN.
The Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the World Series.
Contreras was named World Series MVP after the Brewers clinched the title.
- World Series result
- Brewers beat the Rays in five games
- Game 5 score
- Milwaukee 4, Tampa Bay 1
- Contreras batting average
- .381
- Contreras series hits
- 8 for 21
- ABS challenges
- 10 of 13 won, according to ESPN
- First franchise title
- Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series championship
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William Contreras named World Series MVP: Brewers catcher impacted 2026 title in multiple ways
Brewers Catcher William Contreras Named World Series MVP
World Series 2026: Brewers catcher William Contreras wins MVP thanks to big effort with his bat and behind the plate
Contreras earns World Series MVP honors with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
Contreras earns MVP honours, offers to share award with Ashby
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