Craig Counsell recalls catching ball off AmFam roof cable in playoffs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
During Game 1 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field, a ball struck a cable on the stadium's roof, recalling a similar incident from 2008. In that instance, Jayson Werth's popup hit the cables, allowing Craig Counsell to make a catch. The event adds to the unique history of plays involving the AmFam roof, which are rare but not unprecedented. The Brewers lost to the Phillies 6-2 in that earlier game, marking an elimination from the postseason.
- •Ball hit a cable at American Family Field during NLDS Game 1.
- •Craig Counsell made a similar catch in 2008 off Jayson Werth's popup.
- •Brewers lost the 2008 game against the Phillies 6-2.
- •Cable interactions above 175 feet expected to occur about three times yearly.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ball off the roof cable at AmFam? It's happened in the playoffs before
"This isn't the first time a ball hit a Milwaukee roof cable; in fact, it's happened in the playoffs before, and Craig Counsell made the catch.
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