The Milwaukee Brewers edged the San Diego Padres 3-2 in the opener of their playoff series after a roof cable knocked down Ty France's potential home run in the ninth inning.
Key facts
- The Brewers beat the Padres 3-2 in the opener of their NLDS playoff series on Saturday.
- With one out in the ninth, Ty France hit a drive to left field off closer Trevor Megill.
- The ball struck a roof cable, stayed in play, and was caught by Jackson Chourio for the second out.
- Megill then retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right field to seal the win.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost.
The Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres in the opener of their playoff series on Saturday, a win decided in part by a bizarre ninth-inning moment involving a roof cable, according to the Guardian.
Clinging to a one-run lead with one out in the ninth, the Brewers faced a threat as San Diego had a runner on first. Ty France then hit a drive to left field off closer Trevor Megill that appeared to have home run potential.
Instead, the ball struck a roof cable and stayed in play. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio caught it for the second out, denying France what might have been a game-changing hit.
Megill then retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right field to close out the game and give Milwaukee the series-opening victory.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team’s legendary late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost in the ninth inning that helped preserve the win, the Guardian reported.
Why it matters
The outcome gives the Brewers an early edge in their playoff series and underscores how quirks of a ballpark can swing a tight postseason game. For the Padres, a potential game-changing hit was turned into an out by an unusual twist of fate.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Ty France's hit in the ninth inning?
France hit a drive to left field off closer Trevor Megill, but the ball struck a roof cable and stayed in play, where it was caught by Jackson Chourio for the second out.
What was the final score of the game?
The Brewers beat the Padres 3-2 in the opener of their playoff series.
Who sealed the win for the Brewers?
Closer Trevor Megill retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right field to secure Milwaukee's victory.