Brewers Edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS Opener that Features Bizarre Play in 9th Inning
William Contreras hit the tiebreaking homer and Jackson Chourio added a two-run shot as Milwaukee overcame a 2-0 deficit.
- 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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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)
Roof potentially robbed Padres' of go-ahead 9th-inning home run in Game 1
The Milwaukee Brewers may have their stadium’s architects to thank for sealing a Game 1 NLDS win over the San Diego Padres. Padres first baseman Ty France came up to bat with a man on first and one out in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. France represented …
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Independent EspañolA quadrangular from Contreras in the seventh inning sealed Milwaukee 3-2's victory over his divisional rival in an exciting start of series.An unusual incident in the ninth inning, with a France lift, was key to being caught after impacting the roof, sealing the local triumph.
Brewers hang on for thrilling win over Padres — thanks to help of their roof
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat San Diego 3-2 in their NL Division Series opener Saturday night after a potential go-ahead homer by the Padres’ Ty France hit the American Family Field roof and landed in outfielder Jackson Chourio’s glove for an out.
NLDS Game 1: Milwaukee Brewers win 3-2 after Ty France’s potential go-ahead HR for San Diego Padres hits roof
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat San Diego 3-2 in their NL Division Series opener Saturday night.
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