Michael King's relief outing helps Padres stave off NLDS elimination
The Game 1 starter pitched the final two innings as San Diego beat Milwaukee 4-3 in Game 3 to keep its series alive.
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San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King delivered a key relief outing to help his team avoid elimination in the National League Division Series, pitching the final two innings as the Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3.
From starter to closer
King, who started Game 1 of the series, was called upon in relief for Game 3, a role shift that underscores how postseason bullpen usage can deviate from regular-season patterns when a team's season is on the line. He lived up to an earlier declaration about his readiness to contribute in whatever role was needed.
His two scoreless innings of relief proved decisive in preserving San Diego's narrow 4-3 advantage, giving the Padres' offense enough cushion to close out a win that kept their postseason hopes intact.
Series still alive
The victory means the Padres avoid being swept out of the NLDS and will look to carry the momentum from King's outing into the next game of the series against Milwaukee.
San Diego's ability to mix starters into relief roles during elimination games has been a notable feature of its postseason approach, with King's performance in Game 3 serving as the latest example of that strategy paying off.
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