PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich took a step forward Saturday in his return from back surgery by playing in a game for the first time since July.
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Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee. It was the first career grand slam for Bauers, who sent a 3-2 sinker from Pirates reliever Josh Fleming over the right-field wall.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang, right, celebrates with third base coach Jason Lane after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 22 in San Diego. Milwaukee was scoreless and facing its final out when Turang took Padres reliever Jhony Brito deep to left for his second career grand slam.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang, right, celebrates with teammate Rhys Hoskins after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 22 in San Diego.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee. Hoskins put Milwaukee ahead for good by driving a first-pitch fastball from Rangers reliever Jacob Latz into the left-field seats for his third career grand slam, which was part of a five-run rally in the sixth.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee. Bauers homered off Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi with two down to give Milwaukee a 4-1 lead with a 444-foot drive to center field for his second career grand slam and second of the season.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers is congratulated by Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee. The 20-year-old rookie became the youngest player in franchise history to hit a grand slam, recording the first of his career on a 1-2 sweeper off Cubs starter Jameson Taillon with two outs after the ball just made it over the wall in left and put the Brewers ahead 4-2 for good.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Ian Happ can't catch a grand slam hit by Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio reacts after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee. Turang's two-out blast to right field was his second grand slam in last five games and Milwaukee's fifth in eight games and sixth on the season.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles. It was the second grand slam of the year for Hoskins and the seventh of the season for the Brewers.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins, center, is congratulated by his Brewers teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
