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Via MLB.com, "According to Elias, it was the biggest comeback in MLB history to extend a winning streak to 13 or more games. The previous standard was five runs, by the 1934 Tigers for their 13th in a row and the 2002 A’s for their 19th."
CINCINNATI -- CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers just keep streaking, and now they've matched the franchise record for consecutive wins at 13. The Brewers rallied from seven runs down through two innings Friday night by scoring nine unanswered runs in thumping the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. Milwaukee opened the 1987 season winning the first 13.
Christian Yelich is using a custom Bob Uecker bat for the Brewers' MLB Players Weekend series against the Reds. On Friday night, Yelich and the bat did Uecker proud going 4 for 5 at the plate with two home runs as Milwaukee won their 13th consecutive game, tying the longest winning streak in franchise history.
In addition to a special on-field program, the day will include memorabilia displays and limited-edition items available throughout the stadium.
The Milwaukee Brewers today announced their plans to celebrate the life of their longtime and iconic radio broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in January at
Plans are coming together for the Bob Uecker Celebration at American Family Field on Sunday, August 24. The Milwaukee Brewers are
As the Brewers roll to 12 straight wins, one fan’s bold sign has become a symbolof belief, and part of the magic sweeping Milwaukee.The post Brewers’ Streak Fueled by Fans, Tradition, and ‘Uecker Magic’ appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.