Brewers stadium roof saves Milwaukee vs Padres in NLDS thriller
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- In the ninth inning at American Family Field, Ty France's high fly ball hit the roof and was caught by Brewers' left fielder Jackson Chourio, preventing what might have been a go-ahead home run for the Padres.
- The stadium's ground rules state that a ball striking the roof or roof structures over fair territory remains in play, leading to the call being upheld despite the Padres' challenge.
- Trevor Megill secured the Brewers' 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series by retiring the final batter, with Game 2 scheduled for October 4 in Milwaukee.
- MLB Statcast data indicated that France's ball would have been a home run in only one ballpark, Houston's Daikin Park, highlighting the unique impact of Milwaukee's roof rule.
- Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill admitted he was unaware of the ground rule but appreciated the favorable outcome, while Padres manager Craig Stammen noted the rarity of such a play.
