Brewers loss “had some pain”

Every time you hear one team’s announcers excitedly announcing a big, game-changing play, there is always an announcer in another booth announcing the same big, game-changing play with much less excitement.

During Game 3 of the Wild Card Series between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, the less excited announcer was the legendary Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Brewers.

The big blow came in the top of the ninth inning, thanks to Pete Alonso, New York’s previously struggling slugger. With one out and two runners on, Alonso walked to the opposite field on a 3-1 pitch from Milwaukee closer Devin Williams and hit a three-run home run.

“And the pitch, a punch in the air to the right. Low, warning track and gone,” said Uecker. “Peter Alonso just put New York on top in this game with a three-run home run to right field. And so a 2-0 lead has now become a 3-2 deficit. That quickly. Wow.”

This was Uecker’s call for Alonso’s go-ahead home run (and ultimately the game-winning hit).

“Peter Alonso just put New York on top in this game with a three-run home run to right field. And so a 2-0 lead has now become a 3-2 deficit. That quickly. Wow.” https://t.co/zyxMhSPTXb pic.twitter.com/STKkl9YBM3

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As might be expected, Uecker’s call was far less exciting than Howie Rose kicking off the game for the Mets at New York’s WHSQ, or even Jon Sciambi kicking off the game on the national ESPN television network.

New York added another run in the top of the ninth inning. Milwaukee’s Sal Frelick led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a single, bringing in the game-winning run. But after Joey Ortiz came through, Brice Turang hit a sharp one-hopper to Francisco Lindor, who converted the double play, ending the game and the series.

When the game was over, Uecker, along with Jeff Levering, summarized the defeat.

Bob Uecker felt this loss.

“Well, New York, downstairs. You did it. And the crew will make sure it ends here tonight.”

“I’m telling you. That one – had a bit of bite to it.”pic.twitter.com/GUfHasorDz

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“Well, New York, downstairs. You did it. And the crew will, uh, make sure it ends here tonight,” Uecker said.

“Truly a stunning end to a fantastic season for the Milwaukee Brewers,” Levering added.

“I’m telling you,” said Uecker. “That one – had a bit of a burn.”