The Milwaukee Brewers just snagged their first-ever World Series trophy, wrapping up an absolutely insane 11-2 run in October that saw them steamroll the Padres, Dodgers, and Rays. Seriously, we haven’t seen a World Series performance like this in forever. Pat Murphy’s crew was just plain dominant, no matter what numbers you crunch.
The Records That Prove It
Let’s talk about that win streak, because it was wild. These Brewers strung together *eight consecutive postseason wins*! Think about that for a second. That monster run ended with a 12-inning loss in Game 4 of the World Series. If they had pulled that one off, they would have won the whole thing on a nine-game streak and been the first team to ever sweep both the NLCS and the World Series. Even with that one hiccup, their eight-game streak ties the postseason record, putting them in elite company with the 2019 Nationals, 2014 Royals, 2005 White Sox, and 2004 Red Sox. Their overall 11-2 postseason record? That’s tied for the second-best ever for a World Series winner over at least three rounds. They outscored the Rays 25-12 over five World Series games, including a brutal 10-1 beatdown in Game 3. And get this: when the games were tight, they were even better, posting a 5-2 record in one-run contests. Pure clutch, folks.
From Misiorowski to Ashby, Stars Stepped Up
This wasn’t just a team win, it was a showcase for some serious talent, both established and emerging. Jacob Misiorowski capped off what the source calls an “all-time season” with two huge World Series wins. But man, the youngsters really showed up. Cooper Pratt, the shortstop, was absolutely raking and was even in the running for MVP honors in the Fall Classic, banging out six consecutive hits. And then there’s young outfielder Jackson Chourio. This 22-year-old was unbelievable, tying Babe Ruth with 10 hits over the first *four* World Series games. He finished with 11 hits over five games, which ties him for second all-time for any player in the World Series. That’s a legend-tier performance right there.
But we gotta give some major props to the bullpen, especially Aaron Ashby. The dude was lights out, throwing 18 consecutive scoreless innings in relief throughout the postseason. He appeared three times against the Rays in the World Series, striking out 20 batters and walking just three over those 18 innings. And get this for impact: he surpassed 2014 Madison Bumgarner in Win Probability Added for the most impactful postseason runs of all-time, landing him at fourth overall! That’s insane.
What a run. This Brewers team truly rewrote history, securing their first-ever championship with a performance that baseball fans will be talking about for years. It’s the kind of postseason dominance that cements legacies and kicks off new eras. This is a team that simply found a way to win, time and time again, with both veteran leadership and young stars stepping up when it mattered most. It’s going to be wild to see what they do next.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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