After six straight wins, the 3rd-place Brewers lose to Texas, 7 – 3. But the 49,172 fans give Milwaukee a new season record. They’ll finish in 2nd place with a team record 1,918,343 in attendance.

This Day In Baseball

On August 18, 1979 — After six straight wins, the 3rd-place Brewers lose to Texas, 7 – 3. But the 49,172 fans give Milwaukee a new season record. They’ll finish in 2nd place with a team record 1,918,343 in attendance.

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