Pirates react on Twitter to clinching postseason berth

PITTSBURGH — Several members of the Pittsburgh Pirates took to Twitter Monday night after clinching a playoff spot.

• Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) – "I will forever remember this night…"

• A.J. Burnett (@Wudeydo34) – "Step one! We got another one tomorrow! Proud of the guys! Raise it! #BUCN #RAISEIT"

• Tony Sanchez (@Tony26Montana) – "Ain't no party like a CHAMPAGNE PARTY. #BUCN Stand up and #RAISEIT"

• Jeff Karstens (@Karstens27) – "To go from where we were in '08 to where we are now! There is no greater feeling. These guys come to play....and we ain't done yet!"

• Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) – "I see u all liked the chemistry goggles!!!"

• Jordy Mercer (@Jordy_Mercer) – "Wooohoooo!!! This is why you play the game!! Moments like this!! #BUCN"

• Michael McKenry (@TheFortMcKenry) – "Can't say enough about this team! Honored to be a part of this journey..thank you"

• Jeff Locke (@Jeff_Locke) – "Raise It!!!"

• Russell Martin (@RussellMartin55) – "Thank you city of Pittsburgh for all the support! You guys rock!"

• Travis Snider (@LunchBoxHero45) – "#BUCN"

• Garrett Jones (@Garrett_GIJones) – "Heck ya! So much fun tonight! Lets keep this goin baby! #raiseit #BUCTOBER"

• Mario Lemieux (@MarioLemieuxFdn) – "Congrats to the @Pirates on making the 2013 MLB Postseason! #buctober"

• Pittsburgh Steelers (@Steelers) – "Congratulations to our North Shore neighbor @Pirates with their spot in the Post-Season. #buctober"

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