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Padres-Brewers NLDS Pitching Matchups
Padres' veteran pitchers face Brewers' young talent in NLDS showdown.
In brief
Padres' veteran pitchers face Brewers' young talent in NLDS showdown. The Padres' Robbie Ray and Michael King face the Brewers' young starters in the NLDS with key pitching matchups. Originally reported by Mlb.
Padres' pitching experience
The Padres have plenty of postseason experience dotting their starting rotation.
Brewers' young pitching
The Brewers have Jacob Misiorowski, a 24-year-old pitcher with a 1.80 ERA.
Brewers' pitching stats
The Brewers ranked fifth in the Majors with a 3.61 starters’ ERA, despite getting most starts from pitchers with fewer than two years of service.
Padres' weak pitching
The Padres were 21st with a 4.42 starters’ ERA and 27th at 6.1 fWAR.
Brewers' pitching confidence
Brewers catcher William Contreras said Milwaukee’s pitching is in a good spot after rest days.
Game 1: Jacob Misiorowski
Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA) led the Majors in ERA, strikeouts, WHIP, and opponents' average.
Game 2: Logan Henderson
Henderson has made 23 starts with no more than three runs allowed, but lacks postseason experience.
Game 3: Brewers' options
The Brewers could start May, Gasser, Drohan, or Harrison for Game 3, with May having a 1.23 ERA against the Padres.
Game 1: Robbie Ray
Robbie Ray is the Padres' Game 1 starter, with potential to match Milwaukee's weak left-handed pitching.
Game 2: Michael King
Michael King has a 2.05 career postseason ERA and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
Game 3: Nick Pivetta
Pivetta returned from injury with a 1.64 ERA since returning from the IL and is now a legitimate No. 2 behind King.
What it means
The Padres' Robbie Ray and Michael King face the Brewers' young starters in the NLDS with key pitching matchups.
