Devin Williams is coming in to close out the game with a 2-0 lead, facing the top of the Mets order. Here is Bob Uecker to take us through the final moments and hopefully guide us to the division series.
Thank you, Jeff. We are looking at the top three batters, Lindor, Vientos, and Nimmo. Devin Williams, making his 23rd appearance of the year, is ready to go. However, he is having some technical difficulties with his electronic device. A new one is being brought out from the Brewers dugout for him to use.
After some adjustments, Williams is set to face Lindor. The first pitch is a bit high, but the next one is a strike. The count goes to one ball and one strike. Williams delivers a changeup that Lindor swings at and misses. The count is one ball and two strikes.
Williams is ready for the next pitch, but it is off the mark. The count goes full as Lindor fouls off a pitch. With a new baseball in play, Williams gets ready to face Vientos. The pitch is a swing and a miss, putting Vientos at a disadvantage with two strikes.
Another foul ball from Vientos sets up the next pitch, which is low and away for a ball. The count is one ball and two strikes. Despite a close call, Vientos remains in the game. Williams delivers a strikeout pitch, sending Vientos back to the dugout.
With one out and a runner on base, Nimmo steps up to the plate. After a couple of fouls, Nimmo connects with a hit into right center field, advancing the runner to third base. The Mets are now threatening with runners on the corners and one out.
With two runners on and one out, Nimmo delivers a crucial base hit for New York. As Alonso steps up to bat, Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook takes a moment to confer with Devin Williams and the Brewers infield, including Gary Sánchez. This hit marks only the third for New York in the game, and Alonso, with a batting average of 0 for 3 tonight, faces a pivotal moment with the tying runs on base. Williams pitches a changeup for a strike, followed by a high pitch for a ball, leaving the count at one and one. The tension mounts as Williams delivers the next pitch, missing high again, bringing the count to two and one. With Lindor on third and Nimmo on first, New York is trailing 2-0. Williams throws another pitch, low and inside, making it three balls and a strike. Alonso readies himself as Williams delivers the next pitch—a powerful hit to deep right field! Alonso’s three-run homer puts New York ahead, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead in an instant. The stadium erupts with excitement. Iglesias steps up to bat, facing a 3-2 count, as Williams continues to pitch. Despite a valiant effort, Iglesias grounds out, securing the second out. Winker steps in as the next batter, with Marte on deck. After a few tense moments, Winker is hit by a pitch and earns his spot on base. Marte prepares to bat as the game continues with heightened anticipation.
Major, no. Marte is waiting for the 1-0 pitch. Swing and a miss. One ball and one strike on that changeup. Williams is ready with a new sign. And the pitch. Swing and a miss again, another changeup. Out in front of that one. Ball one and strike two now. Marte is hitless tonight, going 0 for 3. Winker leads off. The pitch. Lined to right field, there will be a play at the plate. Here’s the throw from Frelick, it’s going to be late, and another run for New York. Starling Marte’s big base hit drives in another run as he ends up at second on the throw. The score is now 4-2 in favor of New York. Devin Williams is being taken out of the game by manager Pat Murphy, as another pitching change is made and a new pitcher is called from the bullpen. After a commercial break, Joe Ross will face Tyrone Taylor with the Mets leading 4-2 and a runner on second base. The game ends with a double play as the Mets emerge victorious with a four-run ninth inning comeback. The broadcast will return with a summary and final scores after this break.
Fans leaving the ballpark were left stunned by the events of the ninth inning. The New York Mets mounted an impressive comeback, scoring four runs to secure a victory after trailing for most of the game. The Brewers’ bullpen, led by pitchers Trevor Megill, Nick Mears, and Freddy Peralta, had been flawless until that point, holding the Mets scoreless for three innings. Pitcher Tobias Myers had also kept the Mets at bay, not allowing a hit until the ninth inning when Brandon Nimmo singled. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Devin Williams issued a leadoff walk to Francisco Lindor, setting the stage for the Mets’ late-game heroics. Despite striking out Vientos, Williams struggled against Nimmo and Pete Alonso, ultimately giving up a three-run homer that sealed the Mets’ victory.
The defeat marked the end of the Brewers’ season, a bitter conclusion to what had been a successful campaign. The loss was particularly tough to swallow given the team’s strong performance throughout the year. The outcome was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of baseball, where fortunes can change in an instant. As the Mets celebrated their hard-fought win and prepared to face their next opponent in Philadelphia, the Brewers were left to reflect on what could have been.
For legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker, it was a bittersweet moment as he called his final inning of a Brewers game. Uecker’s unique voice and colorful commentary had been a fixture of Brewers’ broadcasts for years, endearing him to fans and players alike. His passion for the game was evident in every call, making him a beloved figure in the world of baseball broadcasting.
As the final out was recorded and the game came to an end, the atmosphere in the ballpark was a mix of disappointment and appreciation. Fans applauded Uecker for his years of dedicated service to the team, recognizing him as a true icon of the sport. The broadcast of his last inning would be remembered as a poignant moment in Brewers history, marking the end of an era.
In the world of sports, moments like these serve as reminders of the highs and lows that come with competition. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are all part of the game, shaping the narratives that unfold on the field. As fans and players alike grapple with the emotions of a hard-fought contest, they are reminded of the enduring spirit of sportsmanship that unites them all.
The game may be over, but the memories created on that fateful night will linger on, a testament to the drama and excitement that make baseball such a beloved pastime. And for Bob Uecker, his final inning behind the mic will stand as a fitting tribute to a legendary career that will be forever etched in the annals of baseball history.
