Brewers ride Uecker bat to win

Christian Yelich uses a commemorative Bob Uecker bat to fuel Milwaukee’s late rally against Cincinnati, turning a big deficit into a shocking win.

Yelich Powers Brewers with Uecker Bat in Comeback

In Cincinnati, Christian Yelich used a special Bob Uecker bat during Friday’s game after back surgery kept him from using the bat last year. The ballclub had given him the baby blue Louisville Slugger with a yellow handle to honor the late Brewers icon. Yelich asked equipment manager Jason Shawger for guidance and was told to keep swinging.
Leading off the second inning, Yelich homered for the 24th time this season and finished with four hits, two homers and five RBIs as Milwaukee erased an eight run deficit to beat the Reds 10-8. The rally included a two run double and a string of timely hits as six Brewers relievers silenced Cincinnati down the stretch.
The night also showcased a poised bullpen and a clutch moment from rookie Jacob Misiorowski, returning from the injured list. Milwaukee trimmed the gap by stringing together offense and defense, and the crowd felt the weight of a franchise record 13 straight wins coming within reach.

The bat carried more than wood and ink; it carried memory. Using a tribute to Uecker tied a night of on field grit to a broader sense of Brewers identity and history. Yelich and the clubhouse emerged as a unit defined by confidence and resilience, a reminder that leadership can show up in small acts of belief as well as big swings.
Still, the moment is not just sentimental. It underscored Milwaukee's depth, with players like Lockridge delivering multi-hit games and Berroa contributing defensively in his Brewers debut. The team has built a culture of the next man up, turning a tough start into a momentum shift that, for one night at least, reset expectations for a season chasing a franchise record.
Looking ahead, the question is whether the moment becomes a lasting spark or a high-water mark in a long schedule. If Milwaukee can sustain this level of belief and production, the Uecker tribute could become a symbol of a season defined by perseverance rather than perfection.

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Momentum will be tested again soon, but the Brewers answered with belief and resolve.