Brewers name Dustin May starter for NLDS Game 3 vs Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Dustin May will start Game 3 of the NLDS for the Milwaukee Brewers against the San Diego Padres. Despite a challenging tenure with the Brewers since arriving from the St. Louis Cardinals, May has performed well against the Padres, allowing only three earned runs in 22 innings over three starts this season. May pitched a one-hit shutout against San Diego earlier this year and is expected to be on a short leash during the game, which follows an off-day on October 6.
- •Dustin May has a 5.65 ERA in 10 starts with the Brewers this season.
- •He threw a one-hit shutout against the Padres on June 15.
- •May has 22 strikeouts and 5 walks in 22 innings against San Diego this season.
- •Game 3 follows an off-day for the Brewers on October 6.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers name Dustin May NLDS Game 3 starter vs Padres
"Despite his rocky two months with the Brewers, Dustin May will get the ball for Game 3
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