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Padres’ chances of Dodgers rematch just dropped after getting royally screwed vs. Brewers

The Dodgers took care of their own business Saturday, but their biggest rival may have had a potential win taken away by the architecture of a baseball stadium.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:01 PM
Padres’ chances of Dodgers rematch just dropped after getting royally screwed vs. Brewers
Key Things to Know
  • Dodgers Way reports the Padres' chances of an NLCS rematch against the Dodgers dropped following a bizarre Game 1 loss.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2 after Ty France's potential go-ahead home run struck a roof cable.
  • Under American Family Field ground rules, the ball remained live and was caught by Jackson Chourio for an out.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Diego Padres suffered a 3-2 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS after a bizarre ninth-inning incident. Ty France hit a towering fly ball that hit a roof cable at American Family Field, redirecting into Jackson Chourio's glove for an out. According to stadium ground rules, the ball remained live, extinguishing a potential go-ahead two-run home run and giving Milwaukee a 1-0 series advantage.

Dodgers Way argues this bizarre turn significantly lowers the probability of a Dodgers-Padres rematch in the NLCS. While San Diego initially led 2-0, Milwaukee rallied behind a seventh-inning solo home run from William Contreras. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their NLDS opener 5-3 against the Atlanta Braves behind home runs from Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker.

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