A look back at final days of 2008 Brewers season

Milwaukee Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was returning from an ACL tear incurred in May.

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder hits a walk off home run to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 at Miller Park Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder pulls out his shirt after hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 at Miller Park Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers closer Salomon Torres reacts after striking out Pittsburgh Pirates' Andy LaRoche for the save at Miller Park Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun clebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run in the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park Thursday, September 25, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun flexes his muscles after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 10th inning at Miller Park Thursday, September 25, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun jumps into the arms of teammates after a walk-off grand slam home run in the 10th inning at Miller Park Thursday, September 25, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, and Mike Cameron celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs to take a 0ne game lead in the wild card race at Miller Park Friday, September 26, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart jumps but can't catch home run by Chicago Cubs' Daryle Ward in the 1st inning at Miller Park Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun watches his game-winning home run in the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun cheers after hitting a game-winning home run in the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Ryan Braun leaps in the air touching off a frenzy with fans after his game winning homerun in the 8th inning Sunday, Sept, 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' CC Sabathia pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' CC Sabathia celebrates after beating the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' CC Sabathia reacts after the final out was made clinching a wild card spot for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Florida Marlins' Wes Helms hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The former Brewers player's blast helped the Marlins beat the Mets, leaving New York one game back of Milwaukee for the 2008 wild card.

Milwaukee Brewers' CC Sabathia celebrate with fans after winning the wild card at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Seth McClung kisses girlfriend Stephanie Lewis during post game celebration at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell enjoys the celebration with his son at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun showers CC Sabathia with champagne after clinching the wild card by beating the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder is showered with champagne after clinching the wild card at Miller Park Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Ryan Braun, center, gives manager Dale Sveum a hug among champagne soaked players during celebration after their win Sunday at Miller Park over the Chicago Cubs.

Prince Fielder sports a "blessed" tattoo on his arm holding champagne and getting a hug from Mike Cameraon on the field after their victory over the Cubs to win the Wild card at Miller Park.

Thousands of Brewer fans gather at the Miller Oasis on the Summerfest grounds for a pep rally for the team which heads into the post season for the first time since 1982.

Ryan Braun addresses the faithful as Mike Cameron bends over to sign autographs as thousands of Brewer fans gather at the Miller Oasis on the Summerfest grounds for a pep rally for the team which heads into the post season for the first time since 1982.

A small boy is high atop shoulders among thousands of Brewer fans gather at the Miller Oasis on the Summerfest grounds for a pep rally for the team which heads into the post season for the first time since 1982.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo warms up in the outfield during the baseball team's workout Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Philadelphia. Gallardo will start when the Brewers face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League division series Wednesday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek) ORG XMIT: PATM106

Robin Yount is silhouetted against the sky while playing catch before the second game of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct, 2, 2008.

CC Sabathia is shown lying on the field after throwing out a Phillies batter during the second game of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct, 2, 2008.

Prince Fielder bounces out with two runners on base in the 8th inning of the second game of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct, 2, 2008.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig throws the ceremonial first pitch before first-inning baseball action in Game 4 of the National League division series Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell is upended by Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino but completes the double play in the 9th inning at Miller Park, Saturday, October 4, 2008.

J.J. Hardy connects for an RBI in the third game of the NLDS at Miller Park, Saturday, Oct, 4, 2008. It was the first playoff game in Milwaukee since 1982.

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Craig Counsell catches a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth on his back after the ball apparently hit the roof in the 6th inning at Miller Park, Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Paddy McFadden in head to toe in a Prince Fielder uniform and waves the towel in the third game of the NLDS at Miller Park, Saturday, Oct, 4, 2008. It was the first playoff game in Milwaukee since 1982.

Towel waving fans get excited in the third game of the NLDS at Miller Park, Saturday, Oct, 4, 2008. It was the first playoff game in Milwaukee since 1982.

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder and J.J. Hardy celebrate after the Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Miller Park, Saturday, October 4, 2008.

Fireworks explode over Miller Park in the fourth game of the NLDS at Miller Park, Sunday, Oct, 5 2008.

Former Milwaukee Brewers player Geoff Jenkins is showered in champagne by teammate Pedro Feliz after the Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-2, to clinch the National League Division Series at Miller Park, Sunday, October 6, 2008.