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Christian Yelich Set to Join Sounds on MLB Rehab Assignment Friday

Published on May 13, 2021 under International League (IL)
Nashville Sounds News Release


NASHVILLE - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will join the Nashville Sounds on a Major League rehab assignment beginning Friday, May 14, the team announced today.

The 2018 National League MVP and two-time All-Star was placed on Milwaukee's 10-day injured list on May 4 with a lower back injury. In 10 games with Milwaukee this year, Yelich is hitting .353 (12-for-34) with 8 runs, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases and 6 walks.

Yelich won the 2018 NL MVP Award when he hit .326 (187-for-574) with 118 runs, 34 doubles, 36 home runs, 110 RBI and 22 stolen bases. He also won back-to-back National League batting titles in 2018 and 2019 (.329).

The Sounds continue their 12-game homestand tonight at 6:35 p.m. against the Memphis Redbirds - Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The first half of the homestand concludes with three games against the Redbirds Friday through Sunday.

Beginning with Friday's 6:35 p.m. game against Memphis, First Horizon Park will be open to 100% capacity. Tickets are available at www.nashvillesounds.com/tickets.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.

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