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Brewers Eye Series Win: Game 3 Showdown Tonight
7 Oct
Summary
- Brewers hold a 2-0 series lead heading into Game 3.
- The Padres face elimination in Tuesday's crucial matchup.
- Dustin May starts for Milwaukee, Nick Pivetta for San Diego.
The Milwaukee Brewers aim to clinch the 2026 National League Division Series on Tuesday, Oct. 6, holding a commanding 2-0 lead over the San Diego Padres. Game 3 will take place in San Diego, offering the Brewers their initial chance to advance to the NL Championship Series for the second consecutive year.
The Padres, who have never won a World Series, are fighting to stave off elimination. Third baseman Manny Machado expressed confidence in his team's resilience, noting their history of overcoming challenges throughout the season. Nick Pivetta is scheduled to pitch for San Diego, facing Brewers right-hander Dustin May.
Should the Padres force a Game 4, it would be played on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Petco Park. A deciding Game 5 would then be held in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 9. The winner of this series will proceed to face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Atlanta Braves in the NL Championship Series.
