The Milwaukee Brewers are on the cusp of winning the 2026 World Series. After missing their chance in Game 4 yesterday, they're looking to put away the Tampa Bay Rays for good. William Contreras has been elite all postseason long, and in what could be the final game of the season, the star catcher is once again putting on a show for his team.
In the sixth inning, the Brewers were up 2-0 over the Rays. It's a small lead, a lead that Milwaukee has already squandered earlier in the series. With a runner on base, Contreras hit a crushing RBI double to give the Rays a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 5. Contreras eventually scored a run himself after a Cooper Pratt sacrifice fly to give the Brew Crew a 4-0 lead.
Contreras has been elite in the World Series so far, making a serious case for himself as the MVP of the Finals. He's hitting .381 in five games with 2 RBIs, 2 runs, and a stolen base. The Brewers catcher was an important part of their playoff run so far, and he's showing up again in the biggest moments for his team as they get closer and closer to capturing their first World Series win in franchise history.
The Brewers captured the first seed in the regular season after a 103-59 season, earning themselves a first-round bye in the postseason. They dispatched the San Diego Padres in four games before sweeping the defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to the postseason. Their path to the title hasn't been easy, but it will be oh-so-sweet when they hoist the trophy after years of heartbreak.