Who are the starting pitchers for Brewers and Padres in NLDS Game 3?

The National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres will see Game 3 featuring two right-handed veteran pitchers, Dustin May and Nick Pivetta, facing off at Petco Park on October 6.

Dustin May, 29 years old, boasts a 7-9 career record with a 4.70 earned run average across 31 starts. He has struck out 144 batters in 145 2/3 innings, maintaining a 1.318 WHIP. May has 14 career home runs and 50 walks against. Throughout his seven MLB seasons, May has had nine playoff appearances, earning seven wins in 14 innings pitched (3.86 ERA). His last outing came on September 26 against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he surrendered three runs over three innings.

Nick Pivetta, 33 years old, comes in with a 3-2 record and a 2.86 ERA in eight starts. He has struck out 42 batters in 34 2/3 innings, with a 1.010 WHIP. Pivetta has 2 career home runs and 8 walks against. After missing four months due to a right elbow flexor strain, he returned to the mound in September and allowed only three runs over four starts (18 2/3 innings). Pivetta has played in five playoff games, earning seven wins in 22 innings pitched (2.86 ERA). He did not face the Brewers during the 2026 season.

Both pitchers have experience in high-pressure situations and will look to take advantage of their experience against each other in the pivotal Game 3.