Nick Pivetta Tapped to Start Game 3 of NLDS for San Diego Padres

Nick Pivetta is scheduled to start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The 33-year-old right-hander previously pitched in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, surrendering one run on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 3.1 innings. Since returning from a flexor strain in early September, Pivetta has been sharp, posting a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 22:4 K:BB across 22 innings over five games.