Padres-Brewers NLDS Game Ends in Controversy After Fly Ball Hits Roof
Ty France's ninth inning fly ball would have been a game-winning home run if it cleared the fence, but the roof got in the way.
The San Diego Padres' first baseman, Ty France, believed he had hit a crucial home run in the ninth inning of an NLDS game against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 3. However, the ball struck the roof of the Brewers' dome, American Family Field, and was ruled fair by the outfielder, Jackson Chourio. The umpires had made their decision, yet it raised questions about the fairness of a rule that allows the roof to interfere with a home run attempt.
France's gut feeling was that the ball would have cleared the fence had it not collided with the roof. To some, the decision seemed unjust, questioning the fairness of the rule and its impact on the outcome of the playoff game.
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