The Milwaukee Brewers head to Miller Park for Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres on October 7, 2026. After splitting the first two games, the series is tied 1‑1 and the winner takes a 2‑1 edge in the best‑of‑five.
Starting Lineups
- Brewers: William Contreras ©, Luis Urías (1B), William Ramos (2B), Christian Yelich (LF), Freddy Peralta (P) – batting fourth, with Jackson Chourio opening the order for the second straight night.
- Padres: Luis Campusano ©, Manny Machado (3B), Kyle Higashioka (SS), Juan Soto (RF), Fernando Tatis Jr. (CF) – Tatis bats fifth, while the left‑handed power of Soto anchors the top of the order.
Key Matchup Jackson Chourio’s leadoff speed has already produced two runs in the first two games, and his contact rate (.321 career OBP) makes him a natural catalyst against a Padres rotation that posted a 4.12 ERA in the postseason.
Pitching Outlook Freddy Peralta (2‑0, 2.25 ERA) will try to exploit the Padres’ aggressive base‑running with a mix of sinkers and cutter. San Diego counters with rookie right‑hander Jace Burris (1‑0, 3.00 ERA) who relies on a high‑velocity fastball averaging 96 mph.
Broadcast Info The game will be live on FS1 and FOX One, with the national feed beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET. A streaming simulcast is available via the MLB.TV app.
Betting Angle Oddsmakers have the Brewers slight favorites at -115 on the money line, reflecting home‑field advantage and Peralta’s recent dominance.
What to watch
- Chourio’s leadoff sprint and ability to steal bases.
- Machado’s power versus Peralta’s sinker.
- Padres’ bullpen depth if the game reaches the late innings.
Tune in for a decisive Game 3 that could swing the series momentum dramatically.
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