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Despite tough stretch drive, May gets Game 3 nod for Crew

Despite stumbling through the end of the regular season with a 1-2 record and a 7.61 ERA across his final eight appearances, Dustin May has been selected by Milwaukee to take the mound for Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Manager Murphy noted that May's past success against San Diego—where he posted a 1.23 ERA and recorded 22 strikeouts over 22 frames this year—heavily influenced the coaching staff's choice.

May initially began his tenure with the team by surrendering three earned runs through 13 innings across his first two outings before encountering turbulence, which included taking a comebacker off his first pitch on August 26 against the Mets. To help him regain his footing, the club adjusted his routine late in the year by deploying him more frequently in abbreviated stints, concluding with a three-inning appearance against the Cardinals on September 26.

When he starts Tuesday, a deep bullpen featuring stretched-out relievers like Robert Gasser, Shane Drohan, and Kyle Harrison will be ready to provide relief if needed.

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