The Mets needed to answer in the top of the 8th after giving up two runs. But Freddy Peralta set them down 1-2-3, retiring Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor and Francisco Alvarez in 13 pitches.

Peralta threw 68 pitches in starting Game 1, by the way.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza brought in closer Edwin Diaz in the 7th after Jose Butto served up back-to-back home runs. With how poorly the Mets are hitting, Mendoza knew he couldn't afford to give up more runs.

Diaz walked Brice Turang to begin his outing. And Turang reached second on a stolen base, threatening more runs for the Brewers. Diaz got Jackson Chourio out before walking Blake Perkins, who then stole second while Turang stole third. But the Mets' closer struck out William Contreras to keep Milwaukee at two runs for the inning.

Brewers 2, Mets 0 going to the 8th inning.

Pinch-hitter Jake Bauers leads off the 7th inning with a home run off reliever Jose Butto. And Sal Frelick follows up with a home run of his own on the next pitch to give Milwaukee a 2–0 lead.

Butto had an outstanding regular season for the Mets, striking out 79 batters in 74 innings. But he served up two home runs at the worst time.

The Mets' bats continue to stay quiet. Nick Mears retired all three batters he faced, striking out Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker in the 7th inning.

New York has two hits in the game thus far.

Jose Quintana finishes off the 6th inning 1-2-3, striking out Willy Adames and Gary Sanchez. The veteran was pumped after getting Sanchez to swing and miss to end the inning.

Nick Mears is on for the Brewers to pitch the 7th inning.

Judging by how the Brewers excitedly cheered on the sausages, they're a loose bunch going to the bottom of the 6th inning in Milwaukee.

Jackson Chourio drew a two-out walk in the 5th inning and moved into scoring position on a stolen base. But he was stranded when Blake Perkins grounded out to shortstop.

We are still scoreless in Milwaukee after 5 innings.

Trevor Magill (2.72 ERA, 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings) is in to pitch for the Brewers.

Handshakes and hugs in the Brewers' dugout indicate Tobias Myers is finished for Game 3.

He had an outstanding effort, allowing only 2 hits over 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and no walks. Myers threw 66 pitches, which might raise an eyebrow among Brewers fans wondering why manager Pat Murphy is taking him out.

Trevor Megill warming up in the Milwaukee bullpen.

Tobias Myers continues to handcuff the Mets' lineup. Only Francisco Lindor has gotten a hit against him. And after he hit Jesse Winker to lead off the 5th, Myers struck out Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor before getting Francisco Alvarez to pop out to first base to end the top of the inning.

Jesse Winker gets hit by a pitch to lead off the top of the 5th. Will he and Willy Adames exchange words again while he's on the bases, as happened in Game 1?

Milwaukee got a runner into scoring position with Willy Adames leading off the 4th with a single. He got to second on a stolen base. However, Jose Quintana retired Gary Sanchez, Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick to keep the Brewers scoreless.

Through 4 innings, Tobias Myers has held every Mets batter hitless except for Francisco Lindor, who has two hits. Myers has three strikeouts, as well.

Jose Quintana is getting help from his defense, including this nice play by Jose Iglesias at second base.

Francisco Lindor gets his second hit of the game, hitting a two-out single and getting to second on a wild pitch. But Mark Vientos can't drive him in, flying out to right field to end the top of the 3rd inning.

Gary Sanchez led off the 2nd inning with a double, but was stranded after Jose Quintana struck out Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick. Joey Ortiz ended the inning with a pop out to second base.

We're 0-0 after two innings in Milwaukee.

After Jackson Chourio's leadoff single, Jose Quintana retired Blake Perkins, WIlliam Contreras and Willy Adames to get out of the first inning.

Jackson Chourio, the second-youngest player (20 years old) in postseason history to start at leadoff in an elimination game, leads off with a single for Milwauee.

Jose Quintana, 35, starts on the mound for the Mets. The 13-year veteran compiled a 3.75 ERA in 31 starts, striking out 135 batters in 170 1/3 innings.

After Francisco Lindor's leadoff double, Tobias Myers struck out Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo. The Mets' end the top of the 1st inning with Pete Alonso flying out to center field.

Mets get their leadoff man on base with Francisco Lindor stretching out a double. He's in scoring position with no outs.

Tobias Myers, 26, gets the starting nod for Milwaukee. During the regular season, he posted a 3.00 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 138 innings, making 27 appearances (25 starts).

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio's performance belies his age. Only one player has accomplished what he already has in the postseason at a younger age, according to MLB.com's Sarah Langs.