Padres extend series with Brewers after 4-3 Game 3 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The San Diego Padres secured a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park on October 6, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Jake Cronenworth made a significant impact with a home run, while Xander Bogaerts scored an insurance run after a Brewers error. With all three games in the series decided by a single run, the Padres now face the Brewers in Game 4, scheduled for 7 p.m. PT on October 7. Pitcher Michael King stepped in as an emergency closer after Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list.
- •Cronenworth went 2-for-2 with a home run
- •Xander Bogaerts contributed with a crucial run
- •Michael King pitched as an emergency closer
- •Game 4 will be held on October 7 at 7 p.m. PT
- •Series so far has featured tight finishes, all decided by one run
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — These Padres have always had their 'backs against the wall'
"Jake Cronenworth and the Padres avoided breaking the heart of their beloved city.
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