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Cable robs Padres of potential home run in bizarre playoff loss to Brewers
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unexpected boost in the ninth inning that helped Milwaukee secure a 3-2 playoff series opener win over San Diego.
- A crucial play involved a ball hit by Ty France that struck a roof cable at American Family Field, stayed in play, and was caught by Jackson Chourio, preserving the Brewers' lead.
- The Padres challenged the call, believing the ball would have been a home run if not for the cable, but the ruling that the ball was fair and caught for an out was upheld.
- The unique ground rules at Milwaukee’s stadium state balls hitting roof cables over fair territory are in play, a rule that has caused controversy for the Padres before this season.
- Other playoff openers saw the Rays defeat the Yankees 1-0, Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3, and White Sox win over the Guardians 3-0.
