Ty France's fly ball hits roof cable in Milwaukee in 9th inning
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Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres 3-2, aided by a bizarre play where a potential go-ahead home run by Ty France hit a cable on the roof at American Family Field and was caught for an out.
- The ball's trajectory was obstructed by the roof cable in deep left field, preventing a likely home run; this unusual rule states that a ball hitting the cable in fair territory remains live and can be caught for an out.
- The Padres challenged the call, hoping the ball hit the cable in foul territory, but the review upheld the out ruling, sparking debate over the fairness and clarity of such roof-related plays.
- This incident is rare but not unprecedented at American Family Field, where previous fly balls have been affected by roof trusses, impacting game outcomes.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy humorously credited legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker for the unusual home-field advantage, highlighting the unique challenges posed by the ballpark's roof structure.
