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Padres-Brewers NL Division Series Game 1 FAQ (Sat., 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX)

MILWAUKEE – The Padres certainly didn’t see the best of MLB’s top regular season team in 2026. When the Brewers visited San Diego in August, they squandered a seventh-inning lead in the opener, got blown out in Game 2 and…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:38 AM
Padres-Brewers NL Division Series Game 1 FAQ (Sat., 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX)
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Saturday for Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
  • Milwaukee won a franchise-record 103 games in 2026 to capture the National League's top overall postseason seed.
  • Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, who led MLB with a 1.80 ERA, will start Game 1 for the Brewers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Saturday for Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Milwaukee enters the postseason with a franchise-record 103 wins and the top overall seed after securing a first-round bye. San Diego advanced to the NLDS after defeating the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, setting up the first postseason meeting between the two franchises.

Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to start Game 1 for the Brewers following a dominant season where he posted a 1.80 ERA. The Padres have yet to confirm their starter, though Walker Buehler and Robbie Ray are primary options. San Diego's offense entered October hot behind Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, while Milwaukee relies on bullpen depth and high-contact hitting.

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