Braun passes Yount to become Brewers' all-time HR leader
With Wednesday's sixth-inning blast, Ryan Braun has hit more home runs than any player in Milwaukee Brewers history.
Braun drilled the milestone solo shot off Miami Marlins right-hander Chris Narveson to give the Brewers an 8-6 lead and move into sole possession of first place on the club's all-time leaderboard with 252 home runs.
Braun's homer - his 22nd of the season - breaks a tie with Brewers great Robin Yount, who went deep 251 times over his 20-year career in Milwaukee.
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"Robin is the best player in franchise history," Braun told reporters. "Any time you're mentioned alongside his name, it's special."
Braun, a six-time All-Star, is enjoying a resurgent season after appearing in just 196 games the previous two seasons due to injuries and suspension. The 31-year-old leads all Brewers this season in home runs, hits, RBI, and OPS.
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