Padres face elimination after falling into 0-2 series hole against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

The San Diego Padres trail 0-2 in the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers after a disappointing Game 2. The Padres managed only five runs in the first two games combined, struggling against Brewers pitchers. With Game 3 set for Petco Park, San Diego hopes to reverse their fortunes against Milwaukee's Dustin May, who has performed well against them this season. The Padres need a win to stay alive in the postseason and potentially extend the series back to Milwaukee.
- •Padres scored just five runs in two games against Brewers.
- •Mason Miller allowed bases loaded in ninth inning of Game 2.
- •Nick Pivetta is slated to start Game 3 after returning from injury.
- •Dustin May has a strong track record against the Padres this season.
- •Padres must win Game 3 to avoid being eliminated from the playoffs.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Answering Your Questions as Padres Near Disastrous End to Season
"The San Diego Padres are inches away from total collapse, digging themselves into an 0-2 hole against the Milwaukee Brewers. They'll now turn home to a raucous Petco Park crowd with the hopes that they can stave off execution. The postseason allows for some insane turns of fortune. Could the Friars be the next recipient …
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