Overview

• The Brewers extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 12-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field on Wednesday
• George Webb Restaurants confirmed that its decades-old promise is activated and said it will soon publish the date and logistics for the free-burger giveaway
• Milwaukee sits at 76-44 with MLB’s best record and holds a 7.5-game lead in the National League Central entering the promotion
• Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff admitted he felt extra pressure to win and was “nervous” because he “wanted to win those burgers bad” for fans
• Local enthusiasm peaked when a fan reportedly dialed 911 demanding a free burger before George Webb finalized its giveaway schedule