Yelich Says Brewers’ Teamwork Fueled World Series Run

Christian Yelich said the Milwaukee Brewers did not need to change their approach in the postseason to win their first World Series championship. The team kept playing as it had throughout the season, he told reporters at a Raising Cane’s celebration event in Wisconsin after the title run.

Milwaukee won 103 regular-season games, then beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the National League Division Series and swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Championship Series. The Brewers beat Tampa Bay 4-1 for the championship, winning all but two of their postseason games.

Yelich said the team had not put together a long winning streak during the regular season, but believed it could catch fire in October. Close victories, including a walk-off win, helped build momentum, he said.

He described “Brewer Ball” as a style rooted in fundamentals and situational play, contrasting it with an emphasis on power and launch angle. Yelich said other teams might try to copy the approach, but doing so depended on players being united and committed to a shared goal.

The celebration continued after Milwaukee’s victory parade. Yelich greeted fans, signed items and served customers during a Raising Cane’s shift, drawing more than 400 fans. He said it was rewarding to see how much the championship meant to the city and its supporters.