Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field
Milwaukee weather can be testy in the early goings of the season, so American Family Field has a convertible roof that opens or closes in under 10 minutes. If there's any precipitation forecast or the weather is below 60 degrees, the fan-shaped roof closes to give American Family Field its most signature look. Speaking of American Family Field's signatures, the middle of the 6th inning is when the fan-favorite Johnsonville sausage race takes place, pitting a bratwurst versus a chorizo and a Polish dog against an Italian sausage and a hot dog in a hilarious race around the stadium.
Milwaukee Brewers History
In 1970, the year-old expansion Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee and became the Brewers. The Brewers played in the American League until 1997 and won the AL pennant in 1982 behind Hall of Famers Robin Yount and Paul Molitor. Now playing their games in the National League Central Division, the team moved into the brand-new 41,900 capacity American Family Field in time for the 2001 season. In their fifth decade of existence, the team still vied for a first World Series appearance as a member of the National League, they made it to the playoffs in each of Christian Yelich's first two seasons with the team (2018, 2019) including an NLCS appearance in 2018.
There are few superstars in baseball quite like Christian Yelich. The two-time National League Batting Champ and 2018 MVP Award winner has a unique combination of power and speed that make him a generational talent. With his recently signed $200+ million extension, Yelich will be a fixture at American Family Field until at least 2028. He leads a potent Brewers team under manager Craig Counsell that is primed to keep vying for the NL Central Division crown for the long haul.