Padres hold off Brewers in must-win Game 3 to survive elimination and force Game 4 at Petco Park
Michael King stranded the tying run in the ninth as the San Diego Padres staved off elimination with a 4-3 NLDS Game 3 win over the Brewers.
TL;DR
- The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
- The Padres avoided elimination and cut the Brewers' series lead to 2-1.
- Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list, making him unavailable for Game 3.
- Key offensive contributions for the Padres included home runs from Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado, and clutch hits from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill.
- Michael King secured the save for the Padres by stranding the tying run in the ninth inning.
- The series has been characterized by dramatic, close games, with both teams showcasing strong pitching and hitting.