Brewers fall to Padres 4-3 in Game 3 of NLDS

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Brewers fall to Padres 4-3 in Game 3 of NLDS
Summary

The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on October 6. The match was tightly contested, but Milwaukee could not secure a critical hit late in the game, allowing San Diego to reduce the series deficit to 2-1. William Contreras made a notable contribution with a home run, bringing the Brewers within one run in the fourth inning. Despite this, the Padres regained the lead in the fifth inning with a home run from Jake Cronenworth and held on for the victory. The series now shifts back to Milwaukee as the Brewers aim to clinch the series in Game 4.

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By the Numbers
  • •Game took place at Petco Park on October 6.
  • •William Contreras hit a home run for Milwaukee.
  • •Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead home run for San Diego.
  • •The series is now 2-1 in favor of the Brewers.
  • •Next game scheduled for Milwaukee.
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  • 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Two Takeaways From Brewers Game 3 NLDS Loss vs. Padres
  • 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers drop Game 3 of NLDS in another tightly fought battle, 4-3
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A devastating fielding error and double-digit runners left on base doomed the Milwaukee Brewers in San Diego.

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Crew not able to come up with clutch hit late as Padres cut series lead to 2-1

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