No, the San Diego Padres didn't lose because of controversial ninth inning home run ruling, tell me about this news today

The controversy stems from the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

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Trailing 3–2 with a runner on, Padres first baseman Ty France hit a towering fly ball off Brewers closer Trevor Megill that had a 105 mph exit velocity and an extreme 49-degree launch angle. The ball struck a roof cable/rail high above left field and deflected back down into fair territory. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio tracked the deflection and caught it for an out roughly 325 feet from home plate.

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The situation became a major talking point because of the stadium’s unique ground rules:

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• The Ground Rule: Under American Family Field ground rules, any batted ball striking the roof, truss, or cabling over fair territory remains live and in play. Only if it strikes over foul territory does it become an immediate dead ball.

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• The Ruling & Review: Umpires determined the ball hit the roof structure in fair territory, meaning it remained live and could be caught for an out. Padres manager Craig Stammen challenged the play, arguing the ball hit in foul territory. After review, the call stood.

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• The Debate: While many fans and observers argued the ball would have carried out of the park for a go-ahead, two-run home run without the roof interference, Brewers manager Pat Murphy contended France’s slice was hooking foul regardless.

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Following the controversial out, the next batter lined out to end the game, sealing Milwaukee’s 3–2 victory.

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