<P> In 1998, the Brewers changed leagues, going from the American League to the National League . </P> <P> In 2008, for the first time in the 26 years since their World Series appearance, the Brewers advanced to postseason play by winning the National League wild card . They were eliminated in the National League Division Series by the eventual World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies . </P> <P> On September 23, 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first division title in 29 years . They won the National League Division Series in five games over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but lost the National League Championship Series to the eventual World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals in six games . </P> <P> The first Brewers uniforms were "hand - me - downs" from the Seattle Pilots . Because the move to Milwaukee received final approval less than a week before the start of the season, there was no time to order new uniforms . Selig had originally planned to change the Brewers' colors to navy blue and red in honor of the minor league American Association's Milwaukee Brewers, but was forced to simply remove the Seattle markings from the Pilots' blue - and - gold uniforms and sew "BREWERS" on the front . However, the outline of the Pilots' logo remained visible . The uniforms had unique striping on the sleeves left over from the Pilots days . The cap was an updated version of the Milwaukee Braves cap in blue and yellow . Ultimately, it was decided to keep blue and gold as the team colors, and they have remained so ever since . </P>

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