Former NMSU Aggie Joey Ortiz and Former UNM Lobo Robert Gasser Capture World Series With Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers players hold the World Series trophy after winning baseball’s World Series, against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

TAMPA BAY — Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-1 in game five of the series to capture the 2026 World Series title for the the first time in their organization’s history.

There were quite a few local connections on the Brewers. Joey Ortiz, a former New Mexico State Aggie played third base for the Brewers. Ortiz had two hits and one RBI through the playoffs.

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio, left, celebrates with shortstop Joey Ortiz after Game 3 of baseball’s World Series, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Former UNM Lobo Robert Gasser was a left-handed pitcher. Gasser pitched 15 innings in the playoffs and only allowed one run in three appearances and had 9 strikeouts.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser throws during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball’s World Series, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ortiz was with the Aggies from 2017-2019, while Gasser was with the Lobos from 2017-2018.

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