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10/30 08:39 CDT Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited
World Series victory parade
Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory
parade
MILWAUKEE (AP) --- Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early
Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the
franchise's first World Series title.
The small-market Brewers gave their long-suffering fans the championship they
had been waiting for with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday,
clinching the Series in five games.
Milwaukee Public Schools canceled classes on Friday, allowing fans to enjoy the
parade that will run through downtown and conclude with a fan fest at Henry
Maier Festival Park, not far from the shore of Lake Michigan.
Several Brewers, including team captain Christian Yelich and Cy Young Award
favorite Jacob Misiorowski, went to Lambeau Field for Thursday night's Green
Bay Packers game. They received a huge ovation, especially when pitcher Brandon
Woodruff emerged from the tunnel in the second quarter holding the
Commissioner's Trophy.
A few players attempted a "Lambeau leap" into the crowd, with outfielder Sal
Frelick having the most success. Those Brewers players later were shown on the
video board cheering as they wore cheeseheads that included the message, "2026
WS Champions."
A large police presence is expected for the parade to handle the big crowds and
heavy traffic.
The franchise originated as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 before moving to
Milwaukee and becoming the Brewers the following year.
Milwaukee has celebrated a World Series title once before. The Milwaukee Braves
won the 1957 World Series over the New York Yankees before moving to Atlanta in
1966.
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