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William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers was named MVP of the 2026 World Series after batting .381, helping the team defeat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win their first championship. Contreras, who hit .375 in the NLDS, .357 in the NLCS, and .381 in the World Series, joined Derek Jeter as the only players to hit .350 or better in three playoff series in the same year. Jeter achieved the feat in 1999 with the Yankees.
Contreras, 28, set a Brewers franchise record with 19 postseason hits. His brother, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, attended the series to support him. The Brewers finished the regular season with a 103-59 record, winning the National League Central Division, then defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the NLDS.
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