Padres stay alive in playoffs with 4-3 victory over Brewers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the NLDS on October 6, 2026, at Petco Park. Michael King entered as pitcher in the eighth inning, securing crucial outs to protect the lead. The game featured a key double play in the ninth inning, ending the contest in the Padres' favor. This win allows the Padres to continue their postseason run after a narrow defeat in Game 2.
- •Michael King pitched two crucial innings to secure the win.
- •Xander Bogaerts completed a game-ending double play in the ninth inning.
- •Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list before the game.
- •The Padres scored their first runs after being hitless through the first two innings.
- •San Diego aims to extend their playoff series in the next game.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Michael King makes history on short rest to help Padres force Game 4 vs. Brewers
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Michael King answers the call as Padres keep season alive after 4-3 win
"Michael King and the San Diego Padres staved off elimination on Tuesday, escaping with a nail-biting win over the Milwaukee Brewers , 4-3, in Game 3 of the NLDS at Petco Park. Despite only having a day of rest, King came in and pitched the final two innings to help seal the narrow victory and force a Game 4. He logged his first save in the playoffs […] The post Michael King makes history on short rest to help Padres force Game 4 vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres survive Game 3 due to Michael King, Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 7:25 AMMichael King makes history on short rest to help Padres force Game 4 vs. Brewers
Michael King and the San Diego Padres staved off elimination on Tuesday, escaping with a nail-biting win over the Milwaukee Brewers , 4-3, in Game 3 of the NLDS at Petco Park. Despite only having a day of rest, King came in and pitched the final two innings to help seal the narrow victory and force a Game 4. He logged his first save in the playoffs […] The post Michael King makes history on short rest to help Padres force Game 4 vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:47 AMMichael King answers the call as Padres keep season alive after 4-3 win
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres survive Game 3 due to Michael King, Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts heroics.
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