After the other three MLB wild-card series ended in sweeps, all eyes are on Milwaukee, where the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers will meet in a Game 3 showdown on Thursday night (Live on ESPN).
The winner gets a National League Division Series date with the Philadelphia Phillies — and the loser goes home. Which side has the edge?
We've got you covered with predictions, keys, lineups, live updates and analysis as the games are played, followed by our takeaways after the final pitch. Key links: MLB playoff preview | Bracket | Picks | Watch on ESPN Pitching matchup: Jose Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA) vs.
Tobias Myers (9-6, 3.00 ERA) What is the key to Game 3 for the Mets? David Schoenfield: A key will be how manager Carlos Mendoza strategizes the late innings.