# Cronenworth's homer, King's relief keep Padres alive with 4–3 win over Brewers

- **Game:** 2026 National League Division Series (NLDS), Game 3
- **Date:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (2026-10-06)
- **Venue:** Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- **Matchup:** Milwaukee Brewers (away) at San Diego Padres (home)
- **Final:** Padres 4, Brewers 3 — Brewers loss
- **Series after this game:** Brewers lead the NLDS 2–1
- **Web page:** https://www.brewersworldseries.com/games/2026-nlds-game-3-brewers-vs-padres/
- **Official highlights (MLB, 20 min):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmrHD8KXtLs

## Summary

The San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4–3 in Game 3 of the 2026 NLDS on October 6 at Petco Park to avoid elimination. Jake Cronenworth broke a 2–2 tie with a first-pitch home run off JoJo Romero in the fifth, and Michael King got the final six outs, ending the game on a double play. Milwaukee still led the series 2–1.

## Turning point

Jake Cronenworth's first-pitch homer off JoJo Romero in the fifth put San Diego ahead to stay.

## Recap

The Padres struck first in the bottom of the third, when Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each drove in a run against Brewers starter Dustin May for a 2–0 lead.

William Contreras got one back with a solo homer in the fourth, and Jackson Chourio's sacrifice fly tied it 2–2 in the fifth.

The tie lasted half an inning. Cronenworth jumped on Romero's first pitch in the bottom of the fifth and drove it out for a 3–2 lead. In the sixth, San Diego added an unearned run on a Milwaukee error to go up 4–2.

The Brewers kept coming. Christian Yelich's RBI single in the seventh made it 4–3, and Milwaukee out-hit San Diego 11 to 6 but stranded 11 runners. Contreras finished with three hits and a walk.

King, the Padres' Game 2 starter, worked the final two innings. With the tying run aboard in the ninth, Yelich hit a 107-mph liner up the middle. Xander Bogaerts dropped to his knees to field it on a short hop, stepped on second and threw to first to end the game.

## Scoring timeline

| Inning | Play | Score after |
|---|---|---|
| Bot 3rd | Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each drive in a run | SD 2, MIL 0 |
| Top 4th | William Contreras solo homer | SD 2, MIL 1 |
| Top 5th | Jackson Chourio sacrifice fly | SD 2, MIL 2 |
| Bot 5th | Jake Cronenworth first-pitch homer off JoJo Romero | SD 3, MIL 2 |
| Bot 6th | Unearned run scores on a Brewers error | SD 4, MIL 2 |
| Top 7th | Christian Yelich RBI single | SD 4, MIL 3 |
| Top 9th | Yelich's 107-mph liner becomes a game-ending double play | Final: SD 4, MIL 3 |

## Brewers standouts

- William Contreras: 3-for-4, HR, BB
- Christian Yelich: 2-for-4, RBI
- Cooper Pratt: 2-for-4
- DL Hall: 1⅓ scoreless IP

## Line score

| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| San Diego Padres | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | x | 4 | 6 | 0 |

(x = half-inning not played)

**Home runs:** William Contreras (MIL), Jake Cronenworth (SD)

## Milwaukee Brewers batting

| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Bauers | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| William Contreras | C | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis Lara | PR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Turang | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Yelich | DH | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Garrett Mitchell | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cooper Pratt | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Frelick | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Ortiz | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Hamilton | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Totals** |  | 35 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 |

## San Diego Padres batting

| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Merrill | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Manny Machado | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty France | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ethan Salas | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dustin Harris | LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel Andujar | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jase Bowen | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samad Taylor | DH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Cronenworth | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| **Totals** |  | 29 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |

## Milwaukee Brewers pitching

| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| JoJo Romero | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Senzatela | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DL Hall | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abner Uribe | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

## San Diego Padres pitching

| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | 4.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Jason Adam | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuki Matsui | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bradgley Rodriguez | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Michael King | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |

## FAQ

**Q: Who won NLDS Game 3 between the Brewers and Padres?**
A: The San Diego Padres won NLDS Game 3 of the 2026 National League Division Series, Padres 4, Brewers 3, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

**Q: What was the final score of Brewers vs. Padres NLDS Game 3?**
A: The final score was Padres 4, Brewers 3. Brewers lead the NLDS 2–1.

**Q: What was the turning point of NLDS Game 3?**
A: Jake Cronenworth's first-pitch homer off JoJo Romero in the fifth put San Diego ahead to stay.

**Q: Who hit home runs in NLDS Game 3?**
A: Home runs were hit by William Contreras (MIL), Jake Cronenworth (SD).

**Q: Where was NLDS Game 3 played?**
A: NLDS Game 3 was played at Petco Park in San Diego, CA.

**Q: Where can I watch NLDS Game 3 highlights?**
A: MLB's official full-game highlights (20 min) are embedded on this page and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmrHD8KXtLs.

Sources: box scores from FantasyData; video from MLB's official YouTube channel; recaps written by BrewersWorldSeries.com from published game coverage. Innings pitched use baseball notation (4.1 = 4⅓ innings).