Brewers take Game 1 of NLDS after a controversial call on sure-fire home run ball that hit the stadium roof
Brewers Edge Padres 3‑2 in Thrilling NLDS Opening Game
Milwaukee, WI — In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3‑2 to win the opening contest of the National League Division Series. The contest, played at American Family Field, was highlighted by a dramatic late‑inning home run from Brewer catcher William Contreras and a bizarre play involving the stadium roof that sealed the Brewers’ victory.
The Brewers’ offense got off to a quick start when Jackson Chourio launched his hardest‑hit home run of the season for a two‑run lead in the third inning. Chourio also made a crucial defensive play in the ninth when a Padres ball that ricocheted off a roof truss was caught by him, preventing a potential game‑tying run.
The Padres’ offense, led by left‑hander Robbie Ray on the mound, struck first. Luis Campusano, the designated hitter, singled in the second inning, putting San Diego on the board. The Padres added another run on a fielder’s choice later in the same inning, giving them a 2‑0 advantage.
The Brewers’ starter, Jacob Misiorowski, made his postseason debut in relief of the team's top pitcher, striking out Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. in his first inning. Misiorowski left after four innings, having allowed six hits and two earned runs. In the second half, Milwaukee brought in relievers Abner Uribe, DL Hall, and Adrian Morejon to secure the lead.
Uribe’s outing in the seventh was a turning point. While the Padres had the bases loaded, the Brewers’ first baseman Ty France hit a ball that seemed destined for a go‑ahead homer, only to strike a roof truss. The ball stayed in fair territory, became live, and was caught by Chourio, preserving the Brewers’ slim advantage. The Padres were unable to score on the next two batters, and the inning ended with the Brewers holding a 3‑2 lead.
Contreras’ solo blast in the bottom of the seventh broke the tie and gave Milwaukee a decisive edge. The homer came on a 3‑2 pitch from Morejon, and it was only the second hit of the season for Contreras against Padres pitching.
In the final inning, the Padres had a chance to tie the game. After France’s close call, Jackson Merrill lined out to right field, ending the game and sealing the Brewers’ 3‑2 win.
The victory gives Milwaukee a 1‑0 series advantage as the teams head back to the Padres’ home park for Game 2, which will be broadcast on FS1 this Sunday afternoon. The Brewers’ win sets the stage for a dramatic series in which the Padres, riding a late‑season surge, will look to even the score and keep their postseason hopes alive.
