Brewers’ Unusual Win Over Padres in NLDS Game 1

Brewers win NLDS opener as Padres' Ty France hit ball into stadium roof, leading to game-winning play.

October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Milwaukee, United States — In a dramatic and unusual turn of events, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in the opening game of their National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday night.

The game took an unexpected twist in the ninth inning when Padres’ Ty France hit a towering flyball that appeared to be heading for a two-run home run. However, the ball struck a cable on the roof of American Family Field, altering its trajectory and allowing Brewers’ left fielder Jackson Chourio to catch it for the second out of the inning.

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Despite the setback, the Brewers managed to hold on to their lead, with closer Trevor Megill recording a four-out save. The unusual play highlighted the unique challenges of playing at American Family Field, where the roof has previously played a role in key moments, including a famous 2008 NLDS play where Craig Counsell caught a pop fly that hit the roof.

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