Sep 28, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) celebrates his home run in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Eric Thames spent his 2017-2019 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers where he hit 72 home runs and collected 161 RBI. In such a short amount of time many memories were made of him in a Brewers uniform. Earlier this year he officially announced his retirement from playing baseball, but over Memorial Day weekend he returned to American Family Field.
With the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants playing on a beautiful sunny Wisconsin day, Eric Thames made an appearance on the jumbotron. In typical Wisconsin sports fashion he proceeded to chug a beer.
Former Milwaukee Brewers slugger Eric Thames slams a beer at American Family Field.
Sep 24, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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When Did the Brewers Come to Milwaukee?
The Brewers were founded in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots as part of the American League (AL). After one season, the team relocated to Milwaukee. The Brewers joined the National League (NL) in 1998.
How Did the Brewers Get Their Name?
The Brewers’ name dates back to the early 1900s, originally held by a professional franchise that relocated to become the St. Louis Browns. It honors the beer-brewing industry in and around Milwaukee.
Will the Brewers Win the 2023 World Series?
Sportsbooks have the Brewers at 4000-1 to win the World Series. This is the 14th-best odds among MLB teams. It’s not impossible with players like Christian Yelich, but the odds aren’t in their favor.
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