Brewers edge Padres in NLDS Game 1 after unusual roof ball play
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in NLDS Game 1 on October 4, 2026. The game featured an unusual ninth inning when Ty France's drive hit a cable on the roof at American Family Field, leading to an out after Jackson Chourio caught the ball. The umpires ruled the hit was in fair territory, and the Padres’ challenge was unsuccessful. Brewers manager Pat Murphy humorously noted broadcaster Bob Uecker's impact on the play. The series continues with Game 2 set for October 5 at 3 p.m. CT.
- •Brewers win 3-2 against Padres in NLDS Game 1.
- •Ty France's drive resulted in a rare out after hitting the roof.
- •Umpires ruled the play was fair territory despite a challenge.
- •Game 2 scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 3 p.m. CT.
- 12:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Cable robs Padres of potential home run in bizarre playoff loss to Brewers
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Murphy jokes Bob Uecker knocked down Ty France’s roof ball in Brewers’ Game 1 win
"Ty France’s ninth-inning drive hits roof cable Brewers go on to win NLDS opener 3-2 Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team’s legendary late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost in the ninth inning to help preserve a 3-2 victory over visiting San Diego in the opener of their playoff series on Saturday. With one out in the ninth and the Brewers clinging to a one-run lead, San Diego had a runner on first when Ty France hit a drive to left field off closer Trevor Megill. But the ball struck a roof cable, stayed in play and was caught by Jackson Chourio for the second out. Megill then retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right field to give Milwaukee the victory. Continue reading...
"The Milwaukee Brewers closed out a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres in NLDS Game 1 on Saturday night after a strange ninth inning. With one out, Ty France hit a 1-0 fastball from Trevor Megill into a cable on the American Family Field roof, and Jackson Chourio caught the ball at the left [...]
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External links- The Guardian SportOct 4, 2026, 12:04 PMCable robs Padres of potential home run in bizarre playoff loss to Brewers
Ty France’s ninth-inning drive hits roof cable Brewers go on to win NLDS opener 3-2 Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team’s legendary late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost in the ninth inning to help preserve a 3-2 victory over visiting San Diego in the opener of their playoff series on Saturday. With one out in the ninth and the Brewers clinging to a one-run lead, San Diego had a runner on first when Ty France hit a drive to left field off closer Trevor Megill. But the ball struck a roof cable, stayed in play and was caught by Jackson Chourio for the second out. Megill then retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right field to give Milwaukee the victory. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:55 AMPat Murphy jokes Bob Uecker knocked down Ty France’s roof ball in Brewers’ Game 1 win
The Milwaukee Brewers closed out a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres in NLDS Game 1 on Saturday night after a strange ninth inning. With one out, Ty France hit a 1-0 fastball from Trevor Megill into a cable on the American Family Field roof, and Jackson Chourio caught the ball at the left [...]
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