Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead home run as the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3, avoiding elimination and forcing a Game 4. The win cuts the series deficit to 2-1 in favor of Milwaukee and keeps the Padres alive after dropping the first two games. Milwaukee squandered multiple scoring chances in Game 3, continuing a long road-playoff slide that now includes 12 consecutive road losses in the postseason, tying an MLB record. Fans and observers called the series must-see baseball, with several posts noting the matchup’s nightly drama and close finishes. Game 4 is scheduled for the next night, with the Padres left to carry momentum and the Brewers to try to halt their road skid.
