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Christian Yelich’s Nine-Game On-Base StreakYelich’s first nine games have seen him get on base at least once per game, a feat he last produced in the 2019 season. He’s reaching base at a .381 clip, outstanding from a leadoff hitter, and has been much more proficient at laying off pitches down and out of the zone his last few games, something he struggled mightily with last season. He has also shown more regular hard-hit contact, hitting four seamers hard with a 71.4% hard-hit rate. He has a high expected batting average against the four-seamer and cutter and an xBA of .463 against the curveball, something he hasn’t hit well since 2019. Overall he currently has an xBA of .290 and xSLG of .489. If he can time his swing on the change-up, the National League should watch out. Like so many of you, I love the Brewers. Occasionally, I get tunnel-vision in my frustration & “rant” in a game thread. At the time, my posts seem logical & fact-based … but in hindsight – I see that I can be stubborn & aggressive. So – I’m posting this note to apologize to board members & specially to site owner – Brock Beauchamp. Here’s hoping the 7-2 start is a sign of things to come. This 10-game road trip will be challenging – no doubt. I will not be able to watch the late games to the end each night, but I will review the game threads each morning before I begin my day. I’d like to hit “re-set” & leave the batting order – including where Mr. Yelich hits – to our manager. He’s proven worthy of that opportunity! I commit to being a “gentler & friendlier” IGT poster moving forward. 😁

7-2 after nine games with today’s win 🙌

He’s had a great game today for sure As a 50-year fan of the Brewers, I’m delighted any time a player has a game like he had today He draws plenty of walks, runs the bases very well, is a great teammate - but he’s not been good since 2019 I don’t believe I’m biased against him but I definitely don’t have on fan goggles either

He’s having a very good game today As a fan - I’m delighted For the past 3+ years - he has been serviceable at best … & you know it even if you aren’t willing to admit it

This has to be one of the Top 5 batting performances for Yelich since his knee injury to end the 2019 season He’s stroked the ball three times today & got bad calls from the ump in his only out Here’s hoping this is the beginning of a great season Milwaukee is a legitimate contender if he is 80% of his 2018-2019 seasons

This may be my favorite game of the year Yelich breaks out with three hits … including his first HR Tellez cranks a two-run double to break it open late Peralta throws six strong with 100+ pitches Good game all around against the hated Cards

You’re welcome Brewers fans 😉👏🙌

I’m a little nervous at the thought of Bush facing the meat of the Cards lineup in the 8th inning

I don’t think O’Niell was hustling on that drive to CF Maybe today is the day he & Marmol get into a dugout scuffle

Is there a team in MLB with a better #3 starter than Peralta? He’s off to a great start in the 2023 season 1 earned run allowed in 12 IP I hope the bullpen can once again close this game out

Willy came to play today ⚾️ He got just enough of that one 3-1 Brew Crew

I prefer Gruber to Potowamani ads

Yes - it did for me

2-0 Brewers Willy with a rope over the head of Cards LF Smoked

That’s 2 for 2 today for Yeli … both opposite field singles Well done!

Yelich with a great start today Opposite field single Excellent shoestring catch defensively

He’s definitely in a funk Hope he gets right soon Voit was downright scary last night on offense & defense

Or better yet - pay $60 & become a caretaker

That is a true statement today Nice oppo single for Yeli to get us started

Yeah! Great start for Yeli & the crew

Hopefully today is the day Yelich breaks out of his early season slump

He may be a LH relief option before Small who continues to struggle with walks

Anything that removes Yeli & his contract for the next six years would be a plus … even it that lowers the return on the trade for Burnes … I’d be all for it because we could play better players & have $ to spend on replacement pitching