Brewers Blew Game 3 and Their 12-Game Playoff Road Losing Streak Is on the Line

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting a second shot tonight to close out their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres in Game 4 at Petco Park. This crew nearly pulled off a sweep in Game 3 yesterday, but fell 4-3 to the Padres, setting up a do-or-die situation for San Diego and a high-stakes night for Milwaukee.

Game 3 Mistakes Can’t Happen Again

The Brewers had Game 3 in their grasp, but it slipped away thanks to some crucial errors that can’t repeat if they want to move on. Cooper Pratt’s throwing error led to a Padres run, extending San Diego’s lead to 4-2. That’s the kind of mistake that haunts you in October. Even worse, the Brewers stranded a whopping 11 runners on base. You can’t leave that many guys out there in a playoff game and expect to win, especially when you’re trying to snap a brutal 12-game playoff road losing streak. Yeah, you heard that right, *12 games*. They won the first two games of this best-of-five series in thrilling fashion back home, but now they’ve got to prove they can get it done on the road.

Gasser vs. Buehler: A Pitching Duel for October

Milwaukee is handing the ball to left-hander Robert Gasser for Game 4. He’s got a 5-5 record this season with a 3.87 ERA, but don’t let that fool you: Gasser has been dealing lately, rocking a 1.19 ERA over his last four starts. That’s the guy you want on the bump when your season is on the line. The Padres are countering with right-hander Walker Buehler, who’s 9-6 with a 4.63 ERA. On paper, Gasser’s recent form looks like the edge, but playoff baseball is a different beast, and Buehler’s got the experience.

The Brewers still lead the series 2-1 after winning Game 1 (3-2) and Game 2 (4-3) before dropping Game 3 (4-3). Game 4 kicks off tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. ET from Petco Park. If the Brewers can’t get it done, Game 5 is set for Oct. 9. Tonight’s the night to seal it and break that road losing streak, or things get seriously spicy.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.