# Padres-Brewers NLDS Pitching Matchups

> Padres' veteran pitchers face Brewers' young talent in NLDS showdown.
- Title: Padres-Brewers NLDS Pitching Matchups · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Padres' Robbie Ray and Michael King face the Brewers' young starters in the NLDS with key pitching matchups.