Padres face pivotal moment as umpires rule on possible home run

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Padres face pivotal moment as umpires rule on possible home run
Summary

In a tense Game 1 of the NLDS, the San Diego Padres fell behind 3-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning. With one out and Ty France at bat, a potential go-ahead home run was caught after hitting the ceiling at American Family Field. A challenge for the call was unsuccessful, leading to a crucial second out for the Brewers. Padres manager Craig Stammen expressed disappointment over the ruling, which remained in favor of the Brewers after a review. Game 2 is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Sunday in Milwaukee.

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  • •Padres trail Brewers 3-2 in NLDS Game 1.
  • •Ty France's fly ball hits ceiling, ruled in play.
  • •Umpires upheld call after a Padres challenge.
  • •Game 2 scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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  • 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Home rail advantage? Padres lose possible go-ahead HR in NLDS after ball hits ceiling at Brewers' American Family Field
  • 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Home rail advantage? Padres lose possible go-ahead HR in NLDS when ball hits ceiling at Brewers' American Family Field
What they're saying
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The Padres weren't happy with how the Brewers got the second out of the ninth inning.

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The Padres weren't happy with how the Brewers got the second out of the ninth inning.

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