Mets vs. Brewers NL Wild Card Series Game 3: Date, Time, and Lineups announced | Sports

MILWAUKEE – Three of the 4 Wild Card Series resulted in sweeps on Wednesday, so the Mets and Brewers could have all eyes on them once they play a decisive Game 3 at American Family Field on Thursday.

The Brewers compelled the collection to a different day with a thriller of a end in Game 2 that snapped their six-game postseason shedding streak and gave them hope of snapping one other streak of 5 straight postseason collection losses. It would take another win.

“We have to keep this momentum,” Brewers shortstop Willy Adames mentioned. “If not, we’re going home.”

“It is a privilege to get this opportunity, pitching for the season one more time,” mentioned Mets left-hander Jose Quintana, a longtime Brewers nemesis who will get the beginning for New York. “This loss was really tough for us. But we’ll keep our heads up, and [Thursday], we’ll be back strong.”

When is the sport and how can I watch it?

Game 3 is about to start at 7:08 p.m. ET/6:08 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN.

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Who are the beginning pitchers?

Mets: The winningest Colombian pitcher in Major League historical past, Quintana has a quick however strong postseason historical past. Most of it got here in 2017 with the Cubs, when Quintana produced a 1.59 ERA in three outings earlier than blowing up for six runs in his fourth. When Quintana returned to the playoffs 5 years later with the Cardinals, he blanked the Phillies over 5 1/3 innings in Wild Card Series Game 1. At age 35, he stays a gradual competitor. Following a poor starting to the season, Quintana rebounded to provide a 2.77 ERA over his closing 18 begins.

Brewers: When Brewers supervisor Pat Murphy was requested Wednesday afternoon who would begin Game 3 if his crew may get that far, he mentioned it might be right-hander Tobias Myers, the 26-year-old right-hander who was 1-15 with a 7.82 ERA simply two years in the past within the Minors, however got here out of nowhere to go 9-6 with a 3.00 ERA in 138 innings for the Brewers in 2024. His signature pitch is a using fastball on the high of the zone, and for a lot of the summer time he was Milwaukee’s most dependable starter. But his final 4 outings went simply 4 innings, so don’t be shocked if the Brewers throw an opener into the combo on the final second. Myers’ closing common season outing was in opposition to the Mets on Sept. 28; he entered within the second inning after left-hander Jared Koenig threw a scoreless first.

“I’m ready to go whenever. I feel like I thrive off this environment,” mentioned Myers, who was within the bullpen for every of the primary two video games.

What are the beginning lineups?

Mets: For Game 3, the Mets shuffled their Nos. 2-6 hitters, transferring Jose Iglesias right down to the fifth spot and transferring everybody up one spot within the order. Jesse Winker received the nod in opposition to a righty starter, with J.D. Martinez set to come back off the bench.

Brewers: Willy Adames mentioned he would put on the identical purple armband and spikes he featured within the Brewers’ Game 2 win. William Contreras will function the DH, with Gary Sánchez behind the plate.

How will the bullpens line up after the starter?

Mets: The Mets had issues arrange precisely the way in which they needed in Game 2, with Reed Garrett, Ryne Stanek, Phil Maton and Edwin Díaz set to observe Sean Manaea to the mound. Díaz by no means wound up pitching and, consequently, ought to be again at full energy after heavy utilization earlier this week. He may go six outs if the Mets want him to. The largest query mark is Maton, who has appeared 4 instances within the final 5 days and gave up three runs in Game 2. On the one hand, Mendoza could wish to keep away from Maton for apparent causes. On the opposite, he’s been their high setup man within the second half of the season, and Quintana is unlikely to pitch deep into this one.

“I will be ready,” Díaz mentioned, suggesting he could enter the sport sooner than regular. “Whatever they need.”

Brewers: The urgency was evident when the Brewers known as for setup man Trevor Megill as the primary reliever out of the bullpen within the fourth inning of Game 2, however he set the tone for a comeback. Megill (22 pitches), Joel Payamps (17 pitches whereas throwing for the second straight day), Jared Koenig (seven pitches), Joe Ross (12 pitches) and Devin Williams (10 pitches for the save) mixed to carry the Mets scoreless on two hits for the ultimate 5 1/3 innings. With these principally manageable pitch counts, everybody will likely be accessible for a must-win recreation.

Mets: Although Lindor continues to obtain day by day remedy for a again damage suffered in mid-September, he hasn’t proven any outward indicators of discomfort for the higher a part of every week. Each day that goes by, Lindor’s again turns into much less and much less of an obvious challenge.

Who is sizzling and who shouldn't be?

Mets: Iglesias is using a 24-game hitting streak counting each regular-season and postseason video games. Only three Mets — Moisés Alou, David Wright and Wilson Ramos — have produced longer ones. Alou’s 30-game streak in 2007 is the franchise document.

On the opposite facet of issues is Alonso, who hasn’t homered in 49 consecutive plate appearances. He’s in a 5-for-38 funk with out an extra-base hit since Sept. 19.

Brewers: Brewers veterans Adames and Hoskins are a mixed 1-for-14 within the collection, although Adames’ two-out, two-strike single within the eighth inning of Game 2 was large as a result of it prolonged the inning for Garrett Mitchell’s go-ahead residence run. Chourio is 4-for-8 along with his first two postseason residence runs. Turang is 5-for-8, making him the sixth Brewer to have five-plus hits in a two-game span within the postseason, and the primary since catcher Erik Kratz in 2018.

Anything else followers may wish to know?

Only two Wild Card Series have gone to a decisive Game 3 since Major League Baseball moved to its present format in 2022. The Mets have been concerned in each, shedding in ‘22 to the Padres. They’ll attempt to script a distinct ending this time round.