The ball hitting the fence made the play live, which caused chaos on the base paths. Frelick fired a throw in to shortstop Joey Ortiz who relayed the ball home for a force out as the L.A. runners retreated back to their original bases because they weren't sure whether it was a catch or not.

Fans on social media were mesmerized by the Brewers' 8-6-2 double play in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS.

Sal Frelick stood in center field, his eyes wide, arms out and hat still on the ground, looking as momentarily confused as everyone inside American Family Field or those watching Game 1 of the National League Championship Series from home.

Well, make it seven-maybe-eight now. Mike Shildt announced yesterday that he is retiring from managing the Padres. The 57-year-old had been under contract through 2027, but as part of the above-linked story, he told The Athletic this, via text:

While the Brewers turned perhaps the wildest double play in postseason history, and emptied their bullpen trying to suffocate the Dodgers’ offense, the Dodgers resorted to the traditional way to win games.