Corey Hart 30th Home Run Game 2011
Ryan Braun's 30th home run on September 16 helped power the Brewers to a division title and a 96-win season.
The Milwaukee Brewers' 2011 season was their 42nd season in Milwaukee, the 14th in the National League, and 43rd overall. The Brewers posted a record of 96–66, the franchise's best until 2025, and won their first-ever National League Central title.
Quick Facts
- Award recognition
- None (Hart did not win or place in NL MVP voting)
Lore & Background
On September 16, Ryan Braun hit his 30th home run of the season. Along with his 31 stolen bases, Braun became only the 2nd Brewer ever to have a 30-homer, 30-steal season, joining Tommy Harper, who accomplished the feat in 1970.
Reader's Guide
The Brewers clinched the NL Central on September 23 with a 4–1 win over the Florida Marlins, aided by a Cubs win over the Cardinals. They finished the season 96–66, the second-best record in the National League behind the Philadelphia Phillies.
Did You Know?
- Ryan Braun's 30-homer, 30-steal season in 2011 was only the second such season in Brewers history, after Tommy Harper in 1970.
- The Brewers set a franchise record for most wins in a month with a 21–7 mark in August 2011.
- John Axford set club records with 46 saves and 42 consecutive converted saves in 2011.
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