The Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres commenced their National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Brewers, boasting a franchise-record 103-win season, faced the Padres, who advanced after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round.
Milwaukee's ace, Jacob Misiorowski, took the mound for Game 1. Misiorowski led the majors with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts during the regular season, making him a strong contender for the NL Cy Young Award. Opposing him was San Diego's Robbie Ray, who posted a 13-8 record with a 3.59 ERA. (foxsports.com)
The Brewers' lineup featured Jackson Chourio leading off in left field, followed by Brice Turang at second base and William Contreras catching. Notably, Christian Yelich served as the designated hitter, a decision reflecting manager Pat Murphy's trust in the veteran against a left-handed starter. (roundtable.io)
For the Padres, the lineup was anchored by Fernando Tatis Jr. in right field, with Manny Machado at third base and Xander Bogaerts at shortstop. The team aimed to leverage their offensive strengths against Milwaukee's formidable pitching staff. (si.com)
The game was broadcast nationally on FS1, with first pitch at 8:30 p.m. ET. Fans anticipated a competitive series between the top-seeded Brewers and the resilient Padres, both vying for a spot in the National League Championship Series. (foxsports.com)