Christian Yelich trades batter’s box for drive-thru after World Series win
By Denise Craig
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GREENDALE, Wisconsin (WISN) — Brewers fans are lining up hours ahead of Christian Yelich’s appearance at Raising Cane’s in Greendale on Monday, with the first fans arriving at 11 p.m. Sunday night to secure their spots.
Milwaukee Brewers captain Christian Yelich will work the front counter and drive-thru at Raising Cane’s in Greendale on Monday, celebrating the team’s first World Series championship with fans.
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The event is open to the public, but it is not an official meet-and-greet. Select fans in line may have the opportunity to be served by Yelich at the counter or drive-thru.
The restaurant’s parking lot will be reserved for fans gathering to celebrate, with vehicle access limited to select drive-thru customers. Parking will be available at Southridge Mall. Attendees are encouraged to wear Brewers gear, dress for the weather, bring water and prepare for crowds.
The Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4–1 victory in Game 5, winning the series four games to one. The championship brought Milwaukee its first World Series title since the Milwaukee Braves won in 1957.
Yelich’s appearance continues a Raising Cane’s tradition of celebrating baseball champions, following similar shifts by Kiké Hernández in 2024 and Will Smith in 2025.
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