The San Diego Padres placed Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Adrian Morejon was also unavailable, leaving The Friars in a potentially deflating situation with their playoff lives on the line. Clinging to a one or two-run lead most of the night, Craig Stammen had to manage without his two most trusted relievers. Emboldened by a fervid home crowd, the team pulled off a 4-3 win versus the Milwaukee Brewers and should now enter Game 4 with a reloaded bullpen. Both Miller and Morejon are expected to be available, USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale.

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