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Milwaukee Brewers: Jackson Chourio on Triumphant Return After 1 Month on IL - 'Being Sidelined, I Think, Got to Me a Little Bit' 2 Aug 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is greeted by right fielder Sal Yelick (10) after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Christian Yelich credits Brewers teammates for helping him hit major milestone; 5-2 win shaves magic number to four

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By John Sbisa | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 1:19 AM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers took one step closer to locking up the NL Central with a 5-2 win over the Angels on Thursday, riding to victory for a 19th consecutive Quinn Priester start. At the plate, DH Christian Yelich also reached an impressive benchmark, knocking in his 100th run of the season. On the strength of his 7th-inning double, 2025 becomes the second time in his career that he has cracked the 100 RBI threshold.

The last time Yelich did that? His first season in Milwaukee, back in 2018.

His RBI against the Angels was no fluff hit either, but a key blow that extended the Brewers’ lead to 4-2. A three-run seventh proved to be the difference in win No. 94 on the year. With the Cubs’ loss, Milwaukee’s magic number shrinks to four, nine games shy of season’s end.

Asked about reaching 100, Yelich deferred to his teammates for providing him the opportunity: a true leader, on and off the field.

Yelich deflects praise to teammates, rookies as Brewers continue roll

“It means you’ve got good teammates, out there and on the bases for you,” Yelich said of the number’s significance. “Available a lot of the games. Something that’s definitely hard to do.”

Teammate availability has impacted Yelich in a positive way this season. After he underwent year-ending back surgery in 2024, the Brewers made a priority of keeping him off his feet. Accordingly, Yelich has spent most of his time at DH, a career-first. Although he began to transition last year, starting slightly more than one-third percent of his games there, this season he started 119 games at DH and only 18 in the field.

It’s paid off, as Yelich has stayed healthy basically the whole season. After missing several days with back soreness earlier this month, he returned the lineup without issue.

Brewers rocked as Yelich’s back flare-up threatens momentum 2 Aug 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Yelich gave props to Brewers rookies for performing under immediate, win-now pressure en route to the franchise enjoying its first ever moment at 35 games above .500 (94-59). Isaac Collins and Caleb Durbin in the field; Jacob Misiorowski and Chad Patrick on the mound. Among others.

“I’m just proud of the team, especially our young players, because the demand is high to come in as a rookie on a high that’s winning games. There’s not that grace period for you to get your feet wet in the big leagues, and make mistakes, go through the growing pains. There’s been moments when people have been hard on them.”

Milwaukee Brewers: Sal Frelick Gives Credit to Front Office for Putting Together the Right Players as They Cruise to League Best 75 Wins 1 Aug 12, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) celebrates with catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a 2-run home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Yelich has more milestones to clear in ’25. His double also marked his ninth season of at least 20, boosting his career total to 325 – 16th among active players. Sitting at 29 home runs, he will have a chance to eclipse another noteworthy bar – his third 30-homer season – Friday night in St. Louis.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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