ST. LOUIS -- As celebratory prosecco and Miller Lite poured down his face, Christian Yelich soaked in the satisfaction of the Milwaukee Brewers' third straight NL Central Division title.
"This is the why," Yelich said Sunday after the Brewers clinched, courtesy of the Cubs' 1-0 loss in Cincinnati. "This is why everything's harped on throughout the year. Why we pay attention to detail, why there's tough love throughout the season, why you keep grinding and why you keep trying to get better is for these moments -- the fact that you can celebrate with your teammates.