Here are 4 keys to Padres-Brewers NLDS matchup

The Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres face off in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on Saturday. Both 1969 expansion franchises remain in pursuit of their first World Series title. Key factors heading into the series include elite bullpens, contrasting offensive approaches, roster experience differences, and a matchup between veteran manager Pat Murphy and rookie manager Craig Stammen.

Milwaukee relies on high contact and youth, starting 24-year-old Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1 opposite veteran starter Robbie Ray for San Diego. Both teams feature dominant late-inning relief, highlighted by Milwaukee's Trevor Megill and San Diego's Mason Miller. The Padres counter Milwaukee's young rotation with an experienced lineup led by Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.