Instant reaction to Brewers' playoff Game 1 win over Padres in NLDS
Instant reaction to the Brewers' tense 3-2 Game 1 playoff win ober the Padres on Saturday night in Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a tense 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their National League Division Series on October 3, 2026, to kick off their 2026 playoff run at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The win was powered by a two-run home run from Jackson Chourio, a crucial seventh-inning homer by William Contreras, and a bullpen that shut down the Padres for five scoreless innings, securing first place in the best-of-five series.
However, it took some dramatic moments in the ninth inning to get there, including a roof coming into play on what would have been a Padres home run. Despite that, the Brewers capitalized on some good fortune and came out on top, adding to the excitement and thrill of the opener. Social media was buzzing with reactions to the game, praising the Brewers' resilience and fortune.
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