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Padres star Manny Machado livid after Garrett Mitchell robs game-tying home run, helping Brewers advance to NLCS

Manny Machado's game-tying home run was so close to clearing the Petco Park wall on Wednesday night.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:48 AM
Padres star Manny Machado livid after Garrett Mitchell robs game-tying home run, helping Brewers advance to NLCS
Key Things to Know
  • Garrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying homer, leaving Machado livid as Milwaukee advanced.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their best-of-five NLDS matchup.
  • Milwaukee will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in an NLCS rematch for the second straight season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run, leaving the San Diego Padres star frustrated as Milwaukee clinched a 3-1 series victory in the NLDS. The defensive play preserved the Brewers' lead and officially secured their advancement to the National League Championship Series.

With the victory over San Diego, manager Pat Murphy's Brewers set up an NLCS rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Milwaukee advances to the championship series for the second consecutive season, looking to overcome the two-time defending World Series champions.

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