The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history, and one singer is happily taking a slice of the credit. Kylie Cantrall, who performed the national anthem before Game 2, playfully claimed she was the team's lucky charm after they clinched the title on Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Cantrall, 21, took to social media shortly after the final out, posting a photo of herself in a Brewers jersey with the caption: “@brewers happy i could b your good luck charm for game 2 😉 thx for having meee @mlb.” Her lighthearted claim has since gone viral, adding a fun footnote to an otherwise dominant postseason run.
The Brewers' path to glory wasn't without its tense moments. In Game 2, they trailed 4-0 before rallying to win, a comeback that Cantrall believes was sparked by her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Milwaukee never looked back, taking a 2-0 series lead and eventually closing it out in five games.
Cooper Pratt drove in two runs in the decisive Game 5, while Trevor Megill slammed the door with two scoreless innings of relief. The win set off a celebration that has been decades in the making for a franchise and a city that have waited patiently for this moment.
“It’s the best feeling ever. All of our fans are here. I know the city’s waited a long, long time for this,” said Brewers captain Christian Yelich, his voice cracking with emotion. “We’re so happy to bring it home to them.”
Yelich’s leadership was a constant throughout the series, and his postgame comments echoed the sentiments of a team that never wavered despite a brief hiccup in Game 4. Manager Pat Murphy’s squad showed remarkable poise for a group playing in its first World Series, and Murphy himself has been in a celebratory mood since, even taking a playful jab at the Yankees during the festivities. Murphy's lighthearted dig added to the lore of a championship run that will be remembered for its resilience.
Cantrall’s claim, while tongue-in-cheek, has been embraced by fans who see it as part of the charm of this title. Her performance in Game 2 was widely praised, and she has since responded to the attention with grace, earning kudos for her classy response to the World Series anthem gig.
The Brewers' victory also highlighted the respect players showed for the anthem throughout the series, a gesture that did not go unnoticed. Players' anthem respect became a talking point, adding a layer of tradition to the modern spectacle.
For now, Milwaukee is basking in the glow of a championship that seemed improbable at the start of the season. And while Kylie Cantrall may not get a ring, she’s already won a place in the hearts of Brewers fans as the unofficial good luck charm of a title run for the ages.
