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Padres lose Game 1 of NLDS to Brewers amid controversial play

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Padres lose Game 1 of NLDS to Brewers amid controversial play

Summary

The San Diego Padres fell 3-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on October 4, 2026. A pivotal moment occurred in the ninth inning when Ty France appeared to hit a go-ahead home run, but the ball struck a cable on the roof at American Family Field and was deemed a catch by Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio. This ruling, which shifted the momentum of the game, was challenged by the Padres but upheld. Looking ahead, the Padres aim to regroup for Game 2 of the best-of-five series.

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By the Numbers

•San Diego Padres lost 3-2 in Game 1 of NLDS.
•A controversial play in the ninth inning involved Ty France's hit.
•France's potential home run was ruled a catch after hitting the roof.
•The Padres challenged the call, but it was upheld.
•Game 2 is scheduled as the Padres look to even the series.

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8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Craig Stammen gets 100% real on roof robbing home run vs. Brewers

What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres suffered a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. However, a bizarre ninth-inning play involving Ty France quickly became the biggest talking point of the night and prompted an honest explanation from Padres manager Craig Stammen. Following the loss, Stammen provided clarity on what […] The post Padres’ Craig Stammen gets 100% real on roof robbing home run vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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