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Statcast data indicates that the fly ball hit by San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series was not a home run, despite his post-game claims.
The Milwaukee Brewers took the lead late in the game after Jackson Chourio and William Contreras both hit home runs, but the Padres remained in contention until the final out.
The controversy centered on a high fly ball hit by France that struck the roof support system at American Family Field before falling onto the warning track in left field, where Chourio caught it.
Umpires ruled the ball in play, citing Major League Baseball ground rules for American Family Field which state that a batted ball striking the roof, trusses, or cabling over fair territory remains in play.
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