“Cheers” to Craig Counsell – Miller Lite Offers 5,000 Tickets to Each Game June 20-22 at $5.63 to Mark Reaching the Franchise Record

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers are celebrating Manager Craig Counsell’s win over the Washington Nationals to reach 563 wins – tying for the most managerial wins in franchise history. With the win, Counsell, the longest-tenured active manager in the National League and the third longest-tenured active manager in MLB, ties Phil Garner (563 wins/1,180 games managed).

As an official “Cheers” to Counsell’s milestone, Miller Lite is offering 5,000 tickets available for $5.63, for each game June 20-22 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. CT and will be available on a first come, first served basis (limit of eight tickets per person). Tickets are expected to go quickly and are available at brewers.com/563, at 800-933-7890 or at the American Family Field Box Office. Stay tuned for other celebrations surrounding the milestone during the June 20-22 series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

“Craig has set a high bar leading the Brewers to four consecutive Postseason appearances and tying the franchise record for wins,” said Rick Schlesinger, Brewers President – Business Operations. “We greatly appreciate our long-time partner, Molson Coors, for helping fans share in this milestone with a celebratory ticket offer.”

Counsell was named the 19^th manager in franchise history in 2015. Now in his eighth season as Brewers manager and seventh full season, only the Guardians Terry Francona and Rays Kevin Cash have longer active tenures with their current teams.

Counsell resides in Whitefish Bay with his wife and four children and is a proud graduate of Whitefish Bay High School (1988) and University of Notre Dame (1992).

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