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Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 5 developments

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers’ Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn’t all that impressed with himself.

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Brewers NLDS schedule: San Diego Padres to face Milwaukee

    Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee ·

  2. Brewers postseason: Excitement building for the NLDS

    Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee ·

  3. Padres lose Game 2 of NLDS to the Brewers, final score 4-3

    Headline from FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News ·

  4. Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 to trim Milwaukee’s lead in the best-of-5 series to 2-1

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  5. Newest

    Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

31 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers NLDS schedule: San Diego Padres to face Milwaukee (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, which starts Saturday at American Family Field. Brewers vs. Padres in NLDS The Brewers and Padres have never met in the postseason before.

  2. New York Post

    Padres and Brewers meet in the playoffs for the first time. Get NLDS tickets (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    We can't wait to see Jacob Misiorowski and Mason Miller on the hill.

  3. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Padres NLDS schedule: What comes next for the Friars? (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

    Published

    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    After sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, the San Diego Padres are scheduled to begin their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers this Saturday at American Family Field.

  4. The Oregonian

    Experts release early Padres-Brewers Game 1 predictions, preview, and best bets for NLDS on Saturday (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Experts release early Padres-Brewers Game 1 predictions, preview, and best bets for NLDS on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

  5. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers postseason: Excitement building for the NLDS (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, which starts Saturday, Oct. 3 at American Family Field.

  6. New York Post

    Padres-Brewers NLDS matchup breakdown: Who has the edge in October showdown? (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Breaking down the Padres-Brewers NLDS matchup, from Jacob Misiorowski and Michael King to Fernando Tatis Jr., the bullpens, lineups and our series prediction.

  7. New York Post

    Padres vs. Brewers NLDS prediction, best bets: Jacob Misiorowski quiets hot bats in Game 1 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The path to glory is laid out for Brewers.

  8. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers score: Milwaukee wins NLDS Game 1 in down-to-the-wire finish (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers took Game 1 of the NLDS over the San Diego Padres in a down-to-the-wire finish at American Family Field on Saturday night.

  9. New York Post

    Padres vs. Brewers odds, predictions Game 2: MLB playoff picks, odds, best bets for NLDS (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Two favorites and two underdogs. That formula worked well for us in the wild-card round.

  10. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Padres lose Game 2 of NLDS to the Brewers, final score 4-3 (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

    Published

    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres with a late grand slam by Jackson Chourio.

  11. New York Post

    Brewers vs. Padres prediction, Game 3 pick: San Diego will keep season alive at Petco Park (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Losing by one run in any MLB postseason game stings—but losing two back-to-back stings even more.

  12. The Oregonian

    Padres vs Brewers tonight: TV channel, time, live stream (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    The National League’s winningest team can punch its ticket to the next round tonight as the Milwaukee Brewers visit the San Diego Padres in Game 3.

  13. New York Post

    Padres refuse to die as unlikely heroes save their season against Brewers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Padres survived without closer Mason Miller, beating the Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 behind Jake Cronenworth’s go-ahead homer and Michael King’s bullpen heroics.

  14. WDIO Duluth

    Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The San Diego Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer, and Game 2 starter Michael King pitched the final two innings on one day of rest. Fernando Tatis Jr.

  15. Fox News

    Padres hold off Brewers in must-win Game 3 to survive elimination and force Game 4 at Petco Park (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Michael King stranded the tying run in the ninth as the San Diego Padres staved off elimination with a 4-3 NLDS Game 3 win over the Brewers.

  16. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers score: Milwaukee comes up short in San Diego (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers couldn't complete the sweep and will face the Padres once again after San Diego earned its first win of the NLDS.

  17. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Padres beat Brewers 4-3 to keep NLDS hopes alive (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

    Published

    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Petco Park on Tuesday to stay alive in the National League Division Series.

  18. Times Of San Diego

    Michael King saves Padres’ season with heroic performance in Game 3 NLDS win (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Padres starter Michael King came out of the bullpen to record the Padres' final six outs and stave off elimination at Petco Park Tuesday.

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 to trim Milwaukee’s lead in the best-of-5 series to 2-1 (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer and Michael King pitched the final two innings on one day of rest.

  20. New York Post

    Another October heartbreak: Padres’ championship dreams die as Brewers set up Dodgers showdown (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The San Diego Padres' season ended with a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS, setting up a blockbuster NLCS rematch with the Dodgers.

  21. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Brewers defeat Padres 3-1 in NLDS Game 4, Milwaukee advances to championship series (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

    Published

    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    SAN DIEGO (KUSI/FOX 5) -- It could have been the record-setting attendance of over 47,000 fans at Petco Park that got the Padres over the hump Tuesday night as they captured Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Brewers to force a Game 4 in the thrilling series that has offered viewers just about everything…

  22. WFMZ Allentown

    Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers’ Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn’t all that impressed with himself.

  23. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers score: Milwaukee beats San Diego, advances to NLCS (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres and are headed back to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row.

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