Nick Pivetta Tabbed to Start Game 3 for Padres Against Brewers

San Diego, CA, October 5, 2026 — The San Diego Padres have announced that pitcher Nick Pivetta will start Game 3 of their National League Division Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The pivotal game is scheduled to take place at Petco Park, the Padres’ home stadium.

The announcement comes as the Padres face a critical juncture in their postseason run. The team is currently trailing the series against the Brewers with a deficit of 0-2. A loss in Game 3 would eliminate the Padres from the National League Division Series.

Pivetta’s selection as the starting pitcher for such a high-stakes game underscores the team’s strategy heading into the must-win contest. The performance of the starting pitcher is often crucial in playoff games, especially when a team is facing elimination.

The Milwaukee Brewers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for Game 3. The series began with the Brewers taking the first two games, putting the Padres in a significant hole. Pivetta will be tasked with helping his team extend the series and force a Game 4.

Details regarding Pivetta’s season performance leading up to this start, or his previous outings against the Brewers this season, were not provided in the summary. The Padres will look to their home crowd at Petco Park to provide support as they attempt to secure their first victory of the series and keep their championship aspirations alive.

Story summarized from the original created by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.

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