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During the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 15, radio play-by-play announcer Jeff Levering delivered a call that resonated with fans, subtly honoring the late Bob Uecker. The win secured the National League Championship Series for the Brewers, sending them to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
As Aaron Ashby delivered the final pitch to Kiké Hernández, Levering described the action: "The 0-2 pitch. Lined into the gap in left center, Chourio back and he makes the catch! The Brewers win the pennant! Oh my God, the Brewers win the pennant! The World Series will go through Wisconsin!" The exclamation "Oh my God" struck a chord with many listeners.
That phrase is a nod to Uecker's portrayal of Harry Doyle in the 1989 film Major League, where the character exclaimed a similar line when the Cleveland Indians clinched the pennant. The movie was filmed in Milwaukee, adding a layer of local significance.
The homage could become even more meaningful if the Brewers face the Cleveland Guardians in the World Series. The Guardians currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series after a win on October 15.
Levering, 43, has been part of the Brewers' radio team since 2015 and splits his time between television and radio broadcasts. He collaborates with Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer on radio.
Uecker, who passed away in January at age 90 after a battle with small-cell cancer, called the final game of the 2024 season—a heartbreaking loss to the New York Mets in Game 3 of the wild-card series, marked by a memorable Pete Alonso home run. Uecker remains one of the most iconic sports figures in Wisconsin history.
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Levering's tribute not only honors Uecker's legacy but also connects the current team's success to the rich broadcasting history of the franchise. The potential World Series matchup against Cleveland would add another layer of poetic symmetry, harkening back to Uecker's iconic film role.
Originally reported by yahoo.