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Brewers Clinch Playoffs on Walk-Off as Clubhouse Honors Bob Uecker

A tribute message read by manager Pat Murphy, handed to him by owner Mark Attanasio, stirred the clubhouse, with its authorship remaining unclear.

Overview

  • A walk-off win over the Cardinals on Sept. 13 secured Milwaukee a postseason berth, the first clinch in MLB this season.
  • Manager Pat Murphy read a tribute message attributed to Bob Uecker, delivered by owner Mark Attanasio, with its authorship not confirmed.
  • The note urged players to believe and enjoy the moment, including the line, "Really miss you guys, and I wish I was there."
  • Murphy led a toast to Uecker as Christian Yelich told teammates to savor the achievement but keep pushing for more.
  • Milwaukee holds an MLB-best 91-58 record, marking seven playoff trips in eight years, and enters Sunday with a division magic number of eight.