The Brewers’ title run gave Milwaukee something to celebrate on Wednesday night, and the Bucks were quick to join in.
After Milwaukee beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-1, in Game 5 of the World Series at Tropicana Field to win its first-ever championship, the Bucks posted a brief message on X to salute the city’s baseball team.
“WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS. Congratulations, Brewers!”
William Contreras, Cooper Pratt, and Jacob Misiorowski were central to the win as the Brewers handled the Rays, who had avoided a sweep in Game 4 on Tuesday.
The celebration arrived on a rough night for the Bucks, who were blown out by the Houston Rockets, 132-100, at Fiserv Forum and fell to 1-4. Tyler Herro scored 23 points and grabbed three rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished with 19 points and four rebounds.
Herro’s connection to the moment made it hit a little harder, too. He grew up rooting for the Brewers.
Fans were ready to pile on after the baseball team’s championship, with social media quickly turning the Bucks’ miserable start into a joke.
“Sacrificed Giannis (Antetokounmpo) for a World Series championship,” said @boofpackbuck.
“Brewers in World Series: WWWLW. Bucks in first five games: LLLWL,” noted @jend04_.
“How long until the Bucks get back there?” asked @TheMidwayTake.
“Only Milwaukee sport that will win a championship,” claimed @J1P7H.
“Rockets spanked y'all tonight, BTW 😂,” commented @BronsHoodi.
The Bucks are in the middle of a rebuilding period, with Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr., and Kevin Porter Jr. no longer on the roster. Their next chance to bounce back comes Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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