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The best moment from each series during the playoffs

The postseason is momentous. It is a collection of stories and stats and, most of all, snapshots. After the long, slow grind of the regular season, these great teams and elite athletes have to summon something extra within themselves to…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:43 AM
The best moment from each series during the playoffs
Key Things to Know
  • The article breaks down the defining moments from each round of the postseason leading to Milwaukee's title.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.
  • Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors following an 11-pitch at-bat that resulted in a decisive home run.
The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB.com highlighted the defining moments across every postseason series, culminating in the Milwaukee Brewers securing their first World Series title. Key playoff highlights included Chase Meidroth's sweep-clinching blast for the White Sox, Austin Riley's go-ahead home run for the Braves, Cam Schlittler's dominant start for the Yankees, and Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer for the Padres during the Wild Card round.

Later rounds featured decisive clutch hits from Victor Mesa Jr., Jackson Chourio, José Ramírez, and Andy Pages in the Division Series. In the League Championship Series, Junior Caminero propelled the Rays while Jake Bauers led Milwaukee over the Dodgers. An eight-run, two-out fifth inning rally in Game 3 of the World Series ultimately underscored the Brewers' triumph over Tampa Bay.

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