Brewers Edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS Opener that Features Bizarre Play in 9th Inning
William Contreras hit the go-ahead homer, and the Brewers survived a ninth-inning roof catch after Milwaukee’s bullpen held San Diego to 2 runs.
- On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of their NLDS at American Family Field, holding on after a controversial ninth-inning roof-assisted out.
- A controversial ninth-inning play involving the stadium roof halted the Padres' rally when Ty France's high flyball struck the structure before landing in outfielder Jackson Chourio's glove for an out.
- William Contreras broke the tie with a seventh-inning home run, while Jackson Chourio added a two-run blast, marking his fifth career postseason homer in his 13th playoff game.
- Securing the save, reliever Trevor Megill said he did not previously know the ground rule; Padres manager Craig Stammen noted the team had joked about the scenario earlier that day.
- The best-of-five series continues Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring a pitching matchup between San Diego's Michael King and Milwaukee's Logan Henderson as the Brewers look to extend their advantage.
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Padres ponder what might have been on roof-aided out in loss to Brewers
By Field Level Media Oct 04 (By Jim Hoehn, Field Level Media) - MILWAUKEE -- Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team's legendary late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost in the ninth inning to help preserve the 3-2 victory over visiting S...
William Contreras connected a home run that broke the draw in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers resisted just to beat the San Diego Fathers on Saturday 3-2 in the first game of their National League divisional series.
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The Standard-JournalMisiorowski lasts just 4 innings in NLDS opener before bullpen leads Brewers to 3-2 win over Padres
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski’s first career playoff start didn’t last nearly as long as he expected. But the Brewers’ bullpen prevented the San Diego Padres from capitalizing on his early exit. Misiorowski lasted just four innings because the Padres…
Brewers get a big assist from their ballpark roof to beat the Padres 3
San Diego Padres' Ty France watches his ball hit a cable near the roof of American Family Field during the ninth inning of Game 1 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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