Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich does the unthinkable using Bob Uecker bat

The custom Bob Uecker tribute bat that Christian Yelich uses is designed in Brewers blue and gold. It proudly features Uecker’s name, his iconic nickname “Mr. Baseball,” and his legendary home run call: “Get up, get outta here, gone!”

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak and Christian Yelich had a night he won’t forget with the Bob Uecker bat

Chasing their 13th straight win, the Brewers found themselves in an early hole against the Reds, trailing by as many as seven runs. But Christian Yelich sparked the comeback in dramatic fashion. Using his Bob Uecker tribute bat, he homered in his first at-bat, later crushed a go-ahead shot with the same bat, and finished the night 4-for-5 with five RBIs, falling just a triple shy of recording his fourth career cycle, all of which have come against Cincinnati.

For Yelich, using the Bob Uecker bat was more than just a tribute, it was personal. He and Uecker shared a close bond built over years in Milwaukee, with plenty of laughs, and a deep appreciation for one another. Honoring Uecker with a standout performance. while using a custom bat in his honor, wasn’t just symbolic,  it was fitting.

On a night that echoed with memories of “Mr. Baseball,” Yelich delivered a game Uecker would’ve loved to call, turning a long-planned tribute into a powerful, unforgettable moment.