The San Diego Padres are staring down a rough 0-2 series deficit as they return to Petco Park for Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday, with the Milwaukee Brewers riding high after two straight wins on their home turf. The Padres absolutely need a win here to keep their hopes alive in this series.
Brewers’ Late-Game Heroics Set the Tone
While the Brewers are up 2-0, the series has been incredibly tight. San Diego has only been outscored by a combined 7-5 across the first two games. Game 2 was a heartbreaker for the Padres, with the Brewers trailing for most of it before a clutch moment in the bottom of the ninth. Jackson Chourio stepped up big time, smashing a two-RBI single into center field to drive in Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich, sealing the win for Milwaukee.
Pivetta’s Return and May’s Challenge
For Game 3, the Brewers are sending right-hander Dustin May to the mound. He’s got a 7-9 record with a 4.70 ERA on the season. The Padres, however, are banking on right-hander Nick Pivetta, who’s been lights out since coming back from an elbow injury that sidelined him for most of the regular season. Pivetta boasts an impressive 1.64 ERA in his five starts since returning, giving him a 3-2 record with a 2.86 ERA overall. His comeback performance is exactly what the Padres need right now.
First pitch is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Can the Padres rally at home behind their resurgent ace, or will the Brewers take a commanding 3-0 lead and put San Diego on the brink?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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