While three of the 2024 MLB wild-card series ended in two-game sweeps, the NL wild-card series between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers is headed to a decisive Game 3.
After the Mets made a resounding statement in Game 1, the Brewers staged a late comeback to take Game 2 in a thriller. Now, the two teams take the field in Milwaukee one final time to decide who will advance to the NLDS.
With the stakes higher than they've been all postseason, who are the Mets and Brewers vying for an opportunity to face? Here is everything you need to know about the opponent that awaits the winner of Game 3.
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Who do Mets or Brewers play next?
The winner of Game 3 between the Mets and Brewers will advance to face the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies won the NL East with a 95-67 record and finished second in the National League standings, securing a spot in the NLDS.
Based on how the bracket shaped out, the 2-seed Phillies face the winner of the wild-card series between the 6-seed Mets and 3-seed Brewers. As such, Games 1 and 2 of the NLDS will be played at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.
During the regular season, the Phillies won seven of 13 games against their division rival Mets. Most recently, New York won three of four games in a series played from Sept. 19-22.
The Phillies won four of six meetings with the Brewers in 2024 but Milwaukee had the most recent success. With the Phillies in town from Sept. 16-18, the Brewers took two of three games, including a walk-off win in the series finale.
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What time is Mets vs. Brewers today?
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 3
- Time: 7:08 p.m. ET
Game 3 between the Mets and Brewers will begin at 7:08 p.m. ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.
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What channel is Mets vs. Brewers Game 3 on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 3 of the Brewers-Mets series will air on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
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MLB playoff schedule, results
Wild Card Series
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Oct. 1 | Tigers 3, Astros 1 | 2:32 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Royals 1, Orioles 0 | 4:08 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Mets 8, Brewers 4 | 5:32 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| Padres 4, Braves 0 | 8:38 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| Oct. 2 | Tigers 5, Astros 2 | 2:32 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Royals 2, Orioles 1 | 4:08 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| Brewers 5, Mets 3 | 5:32 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| Padres 5, Braves 4 | 8:38 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Oct. 3 | Mets vs. Brewers (Game 3) | 7:08 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Division Series
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
| Oct. 5 | Tigers vs. Guardians (Game 1) | 1:08 p.m. | TBS |
| Mets/Brewers vs. Phillies (Game 1) | 4:08 p.m. | Fox | |
| Royals vs. Yankees (Game 1) | 6:38 p.m. | TBS | |
| Padres vs. Dodgers (Game 1) | 8:38 p.m. | FS1 | |
| Oct. 6 | Mets/Brewers vs. Phillies (Game 2) | 4:08 p.m. | FS1 |
| Padres vs. Dodgers (Game 2) | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | |
| Oct. 7 | Tigers vs. Guardians (Game 2) | 4:08 p.m. | TBS, truTV |
| Royals vs. Yankees (Game 2) | 7:38 p.m. | TBS, truTV | |
| Oct. 8 | NLDS Game 3 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| NLDS Game 3 | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| Oct. 9 | ALDS Game 3 | TBD | TBS |
| ALDS Game 3 | TBD | TBS | |
| NLDS Game 4* | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 4* | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| Oct. 10 | ALDS Game 4* | TBD | TBS |
| ALDS Game 4* | TBD | TBS | |
| Oct. 11 | NLDS Game 5* | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| NLDS Game 5* | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| Oct. 12 | ALDS Game 5* | TBD | TBS |
| ALDS Game 5* | TBD | TBS |
*If necessary
League Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
| Oct. 13 | NLCS Game 1 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Oct. 14 | NLCS Game 2 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS Game 1 | TBD | TBS | |
| Oct. 15 | ALCS Game 2 | TBD | TBS |
| Oct. 16 | NLCS Game 3 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Oct. 17 | NLCS Game 4 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS Game 3 | TBD | TBS | |
| Oct. 18 | NLCS Game 5* | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS Game 4 | TBD | TBS | |
| Oct. 20 | ALCS Game 5* | TBD | TBS |
| Oct. 22 | NLCS Game 6* | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Oct. 23 | NLCS Game 7* | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS Game 6* | TBD | TBS | |
| Oct. 24 | ALCS Game 7* | TBD | TBS |
*If necessary
World Series
| Date | Matchup | Network |
| Oct. 25 | World Series Game 1 | Fox |
| Oct. 26 | World Series Game 2 | Fox |
| Oct. 28 | World Series Game 3 | Fox |
| Oct. 29 | World Series Game 4 | Fox |
| Oct. 30 | World Series Game 5* | Fox |
| Nov. 1 | World Series Game 6* | Fox |
| Nov. 2 | World Series Game 7* | Fox |
*If necessary
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