Brewers win 12th straight, clinch free burgers. Where does their streak stack up?
The Brewers brushed the Pittsburgh Pirates aside on Wednesday, Aug. 13, claiming their 12th consecutive win with a 12-5 victory at American Family Field. The streak began back on Aug. 1 with a 16-9 win over the Washington Nationals, and since then the Brewers have claimed four straight series sweeps to get within touching distance of a team record.
This streak is Milwaukee's second such run to extend into double digits this season, something the Brewers had only previously done eight times in their existence. Last month, Milwaukee won 11 straight, a run spanning either side of the All-Star break.
For the right kind of fan, getting to 12 straight didn't just improve what was already the best record in baseball. Wisconsin-based restaurant chain George Webb is offering free burgers to celebrate the fact that Milwaukee has won a dozen games without slipping up. The restaurant confirmed as much on social media following Wednesday's win, adding that the free burgers will be available on a yet-to-be-announced date:
🎉 THEY DID IT!!! 🎉 You know what that means? FREE GEORGE WEBB BURGERS are coming! We're buzzing with excitement and working hard to prepare. Please note: Burgers will NOT be ready right away. A special giveaway date will be announced tomorrow with all the details! Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/h4dQ26D0I6
Here's what to know about the Milwaukee Brewers' winning streak, including where it stands in team and MLB history:
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Longest winning streaks in MLB, Brewers history
The Milwaukee Brewers on fire, having won 12 straight games. However, they'll have to keep rolling to get anywhere near the longest winning streaks in MLB history. Here are the 10 longest runs without a loss:
*Note: This streak includes a tie. Per MLB, games ending in a tie do not end a team's winning streak for historical purposes.
The Brewers' 12-game winning streak is just one off the team's all-time best run. Here is a list of every time Milwaukee has reeled off at least 10 straight victories:
*Note: Streak includes National League Central tiebreaker, NLDS, and Game 1 of the NLCS.
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The Brewers will try to tie the franchise record for the longest winning streak on Friday, Aug. 15, when they travel to face the Cincinnati Reds.
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