Christian Yelich provided a night to remember, riding a commemorative Bob Uecker bat to a multi-homer, multi-RBI performance that sparked Milwaukee’s dramatic comeback against Cincinnati. The Brewers erased an eight-run deficit to beat the Reds 10-8 and tie the franchise’s record with a 13th straight win.
Yelich’s bat carried a tribute to the iconic Hall of Fame broadcaster, featuring Uecker’s likeness, his famous home run call, and Brewers branding. After Uecker’s passing earlier this offseason, Yelich consulted the Brewers’ equipment manager, who urged him to use it at least once. He did, and it became a catalyst for Milwaukee’s rally.
The night began grimly for the Brewers, who trailed 8-1 in the second inning as rookie Jacob Misiorowski allowed an early barrage. Milwaukee’s defense and bullpen steadied as center fielder Steward Berroa, appearing in just his 29th big-league game, threw out a runner at the plate to end the first inning. Misiorowski settled after the rough start, striking out the first batter he faced in the third before a series of hits and a few misplays allowed Cincinnati to pull away early.
But Yelich refused to quit. He belted his 24th homer of the season in the third, cutting into the deficit, and again in the sixth with his 25th homer to put Milwaukee ahead. That second blast came as part of a four-run burst that flipped the scoreboard and set the stage for a late-night Milwaukee rally. Yelich finished with four hits, two homers and five RBIs, a performance that underscored the Brewers’ “next man up” mindset.
The Brewers bullpen, beginning with DL Hall who inherited runners and escaped further damage, limited the Reds to no further scoring after the second inning. Milwaukee rode the momentum as Lockridge contributed two hits in his first week with the club, and the lineup kept grinding behind Yelich’s surge.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Yelich for his leadership and belief in the comeback, noting how the team’s resilience has become a hallmark of the season. The victory also carried emotional weight as Milwaukee honored Uecker’s legacy—“Heroes will be remembered and legends never die,” Murphy said—while the team carried on with a growing confidence in the “fight” mindset that has powered their long win streak.
Looking ahead, Milwaukee will try to extend the franchise record to 14 straight wins on Saturday, with Yelich weighing whether to use the Uecker bat again. He planned to discuss it with the equipment staff, keeping the night’s sentiment in mind as the Brewers chase another milestone.
Summary: Christian Yelich fueled a historic comeback with a four-hit, two-homer, five-RBI night while wielding a Bob Uecker commemorative bat. Milwaukee erased an eight-run deficit to beat Cincinnati 10-8, tying the team’s record for consecutive wins at 13 and continuing a remarkable stretch of late-season dominance.
Value add and context:
– The night highlighted the Brewers’ depth and resilience, with multiple players contributing in a high-leverage comeback.
– The Uecker bat tribute added emotional resonance to an already meaningful game, blending team history with a salute to Milwaukee’s beloved broadcaster.
– If the Brewers continue this form, they’ll be a strong contender in the late-season push, with Yelich’s performance serving as a tangible example of leadership and clutch hitting.
Note for editors: Consider a photo caption emphasizing the Uecker bat and Yelich’s multi-hit, multi-homer night, along with a sidebar noting the team’s 13-game win streak and upcoming decision on using the tribute bat again.