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Brewers Face Buehler in Must-Win Game 4
8 Oct
Summary
- Walker Buehler starts Game 4 for the Padres, facing Milwaukee.
- Brewers aim to end a 12-game postseason road losing streak.
- Padres manager praises team's resilience after dramatic comeback win.
The Milwaukee Brewers are facing a pivotal Game 4 against the San Diego Padres, with a challenging task ahead as veteran Walker Buehler is slated to start for San Diego. Milwaukee is desperately trying to avoid extending their postseason road losing streak, which stands at 12 consecutive games. This streak dates back to their last playoff road win against Buehler and the Dodgers in 2018.
Padres manager Craig Stammen lauded his team's resilience following their dramatic victory in Game 3, emphasizing their ability to bounce back throughout the season. The Brewers, while possessing rested arms, have yet to announce their starting pitcher for Game 4. They aim to prevent a historic 13th consecutive playoff road loss.
Historically, teams losing the first two games of a best-of-five series and then winning Game 3 to avoid elimination have gone on to force a Game 5 approximately 46% of the time. For the Brewers, a loss in Game 4 would significantly impact their pitching strategy for a potential Game 5, particularly concerning their ace, Jacob Misiorowski.
The crucial Game 4 is scheduled to air nationally at 7 p.m. PT/9 p.m. CT on FS1, FOX Deportes, and FOX One. While the Brewers' starting pitcher remains undecided, the Padres are entrusting the experienced Buehler, who has a strong postseason track record, to close out the series. Both teams anticipate strategic lineup adjustments based on the opposing pitcher.
