Christian Yelich is using a custom Bob Uecker bat for the Brewers' MLB Players Weekend series against the Reds. On Friday night, Yelich and the bat did Uecker proud going 4 for 5 at the plate with two home runs as Milwaukee won their 13th consecutive game, tying the longest winning streak in franchise history.

Christian Yelich never got to swing his Bob Uecker tribute bat last season. He was undergoing back surgery last Aug. 16 \-\- on the first day of Major League Baseball’s Players’ Weekend \-\- so the baby blue Louisville Slugger made especially for the occasion,

With several injured players, the Milwaukee Brewers are collecting wins in their quest to honor their great legendary broadcaster, Bob Uecker.

In addition to a special on-field program, the day will include memorabilia displays and limited-edition items available throughout the stadium.

The Milwaukee Brewers today announced their plans to celebrate the life of their longtime and iconic radio broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in January at