Brewers edge Padres after roof cable alters ninth-inning drive
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in the opening game of their National League Division Series after a roof cable altered a potential ninth-inning hit at American Family Field.
With Milwaukee ahead by one run, one out and a runner on first, San Diego’s Ty France drove a pitch from closer Trevor Megill toward left field. The ball struck a cable over fair territory and changed direction before Jackson Chourio caught it for the second out. The Padres challenged whether the ball had been fair or foul, but the out call was upheld.
The stadium’s ground rules state that a ball striking the roof or related structures above fair territory remains in play and produces an out if caught. Padres manager Craig Stammen said the drive appeared capable of becoming a home run without the obstruction. Brewers manager Pat Murphy disagreed, saying he believed it was headed foul.
Megill then retired Jackson Merrill on a fly ball to right to finish the game. Chourio had earlier hit a game-tying two-run homer.
San Diego entered the series after eliminating the Chicago Cubs with a 4-1 win that completed a Wild Card Series sweep.
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