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World Series 2026: Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leaves Game 5 start early due to calf cramp, still earns win in title-clinching game

Misiorowski wasn't ready to leave. But after a meeting with a medical trainer on the mound, the Brewers' ace left Game 5 of the World Series, unable to continue pitching.

By Jason Owens · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:20 AM

Key Things to Know

Jacob Misiorowski earned the title-clinching win in Game 5 despite exiting early because of a calf cramp.
The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5.
The championship win marked the first World Series title in the 57-year history of the Brewers franchise.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski earned the win in Game 5 of the World Series despite leaving early due to a calf cramp. The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg to clinch the 2026 championship.

The victory secured the first World Series title in Milwaukee Brewers franchise history, ending a 57-year championship wait. Following the title-clinching win, Misiorowski joined his teammates, including catcher William Contreras, in celebrating the decisive five-game series triumph over Tampa Bay.

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