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The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, surviving an elimination threat to cut Milwaukee's series lead to 2-1 and force a decisive Game 4 at Petco Park.
The victory capped a dramatic contest where the Padres overcame a mid-game deficit and a bullpen challenge to secure their spot in the series. San Diego entered Game 3 with a significant roster adjustment.
Closer Mason Miller, who struggled in the ninth inning of Game 2, was placed on the paternity list and unavailable for the matchup. In his place, the Padres relied on starter Nick Pivetta to face Milwaukee's Dustin May.
Pivetta used strong defensive play, including a catch by Jackson Merrill that robbed Chourio of a double, to navigate the first inning without runs scored. The game opened with a Padres advantage in the third inning.
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