Pat Murphy made sure Bob Uecker was part of the Milwaukee Brewers’ celebration after their wild NLDS victory over the San Diego Padres. The Brewers manager paid tribute to the late franchise icon while touching upon the unusual moments that helped Milwaukee reach the National League Championship Series.
Murphy connected Uecker to several key moments during the Brewers’ four-game series win, including plays that helped Milwaukee survive against San Diego.
“Howdy boys. I couldn't be happier. I wanted to report to you that I actually got in the game up here, albeit it was a team from hell… only got the pinch run after the third out, boys. The next series, I'm not sure I can help in the same way I did this series, knocking that ball down, BA, and lifting up and being part of the cheerleading there off Miller in that second game. I'm not sure I can do this, but I trust you, and I believe in you, so let's celebrate. Get out,” Murphy said.
The comments came after a series filled with improbable moments. In Game 1, Ty France’s deep fly ball struck part of the roof at American Family Field before dropping into Jackson Chourio’s glove. In Game 2, Chourio delivered a walk-off hit against Padres closer Mason Miller.
Milwaukee then got another defining defensive play in Game 4. Garrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, preserving the Brewers’ 3-1 lead before they closed out the series.
Murphy had already invoked Uecker earlier in the postseason after the unusual roof play in Milwaukee. He said Uecker was involved in knocking the ball down, a nod to the lasting connection the legendary broadcaster still had with the Brewers.
Uecker died in January 2025 at age 90 after spending 54 years as the voice of Milwaukee baseball. His presence remains deeply connected to the franchise as the Brewers continue their pursuit of their first World Series championship.