Brewers and Padres witness rare play in 9th inning of NLDS
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
In the top of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on October 3, the Milwaukee Brewers led the San Diego Padres, 3-2. Tying run on base and go-ahead run at the plate, Ty France hit a fly ball that struck the dangling cable above American Family Field. Umpires ruled the ball fair after a review, allowing the Brewers’ left fielder Jackson Chourio to secure the catch. Following that, Brewers closer Trevor Megill clinched the inning by getting Jackson Merrill to line out for the final out. The game remained in progress.
- •Milwaukee Brewers lead San Diego Padres, 3-2, in the NLDS.
- •Ty France hit a fly ball that struck a cable.
- •Umpires ruled the ball fair, following a challenge by the Padres.
- •Jackson Chourio made the catch for the Brewers.
- •Trevor Megill secured the final out of the inning.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — High-wire act! What happened on insane play in 9th inning of Brewers-Padres?
"One of the craziest plays in American Family Field history took place in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS as a ball struck the cable.
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