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The 2025 MLB postseason has delivered its share of surprises, with the Milwaukee Brewers eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays securing a World Series berth just two years after their stadium's roof was torn off. Fans have witnessed near no-hitters and dramatic comebacks, such as the Cleveland Guardians' stunning victory over the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS after trailing 2-0 in the series.
Although the season is nearing its end, there are still several historic firsts to anticipate. For the first time since 1980, the World Series will feature two franchises that have never won a championship. The winner will leave only four teams without a title: the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and the loser of this series.
The Rays previously reached the World Series in 2020, losing to the Dodgers in six games. The Brewers' only World Series appearance came in 1982, when they fell to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers' ace, has already made headlines with a 105.5 mph pitch in June that tied for the third-fastest in the pitch-tracking era and was the fastest ever by a starting pitcher. The fastest pitch in World Series history is Aroldis Chapman's 104.1 mph fastball in 2016. With Misiorowski slated to start Game 1, he could become the first pitcher to reach 104 mph in the World Series.
This year's Fall Classic will also introduce the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, allowing players to challenge ball-or-strike calls by tapping their heads. Additionally, both stadiums have roofs, and if the roof at American Family Field is closed due to chilly weather, it could be the first World Series played entirely indoors. With so much history on the line, there is something for every fan to look forward to.
Originally reported by wesh.