Articles by Rich Rovito
The champagne is on ice for the Brewers.
In what many considered to be a rebuilding year for the Brewers, the team finds itself on the cusp of not only a division title, but a chance to earn a first-round bye.
MILWAUKEE — The frustration was palpable after the Guardians dropped all three games in a key matchup with the National League Central-leading Brewers, but a major positive sign continued to be the stellar performance of the Cleveland bullpen, which continued its collective dominance in the series.
Portions of the Midwest, including Southeastern Wisconsin, have been stalked by “corn sweat” in recent days, which has contributed to the extreme heat and oppressive humidity. Corn sweat, or transpiration, is the process in which water evaporates from the leaves of corn stalks.
The historic, 15-story Wells Building was Milwaukee’s first skyscraper, completed in 1901. It features classic architectural details of the period: a stunning white Italian marble lobby and grand staircase, detailed domed mosaics, and an ornamental terra cotta exterior with brass finishings.
But inside, there’s far more than meets the eye.
The Milwaukee Admirals are in the thick of one of the most remarkable winning streaks in Wisconsin professional sports history.
The Admirals have won 17 consecutive games, which is tied for the second-longest winning streak in American Hockey League history with the 2004-05 Philadelphia Phantoms and the 2018-19 Bakersfield Condors.
