The Brewers are in hamburger heaven.
The team picked up its 12th straight win on Wednesday in a 12-5 victory over the Pirates, securing free burgers for the entire state of Wisconsin from local chain George Webb and putting the Brewers on the cusp of tying a franchise record for consecutive wins.
The promotion dates back to the 1940s, when George Webb predicted the Milwaukee Braves would win 12 games, according to its website.
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“Back in the 1940s, George Webb boldly predicted a 12-game winning streak for Milwaukee’s team—first the Braves and later the Brewers—and famously said the city deserved a free burger if it ever happened. He didn’t promise it outright—but here in Milwaukee, promises