MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers became the first team in the Majors to clinch a playoff berth on Saturday, leading to a poignant moment in the clubhouse following a stirring and seemingly improbable extra-inning comeback win over the Cardinals.

As players, coaches and team personnel toasted the accomplishment with glasses of champagne, manager Pat Murphy read an emotional letter attributed to beloved Brewers broadcasting legend Bob Uecker , who passed away in January after a battle with cancer.

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio handed Murphy the letter from Uecker, which the manager read to all those gathered in the clubhouse following the stirring walk-off win and a return trip to the postseason.

“I thought it was fitting because the last time we celebrated 'Ueck' was with us,” Murphy said,

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