Following two electrifying wins at home, the Milwaukee Brewers are on the cusp of sweeping the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series and punching their ticket to the National League Championship Series. 

In Tuesday's decisive Game 3, which moves to San Diego, right-hander Dustin May will get the start for the Brewers and have a significant impact on whether they move on or the series extends. 

Heading into Game 3, manager Pat Murphy has great confidence in May's abilities. 

May was one of the Brewers' MLB Trade Deadline acquisitions in August to supplement the starting rotation. Since making his way to Milwaukee from the St. Louis Cardinals, May has not been at his best, but that could quickly change.

Through 10 starts with the Brewers, May has a 2-2 record with a 5.65 ERA across 36.2 innings of work. While those numbers do not reflect great production, May could have a surprising outing.

The 29-year-old has been tough on himself, according to Murphy, but Murphy knows that he has done good things and that his experience is vital. Therefore, Murphy told reporters on Monday that the best version of May is really good. 

This is only May's second time in the postseason across his seven seasons in Major League Baseball. He was a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2020 World Series team, but struggled in the two games he appeared in, in which he posted a 9.00 ERA after giving up five hits and three earned runs in three innings of work. 

May was only in his second season at the time, and though he has not been back to the playoffs since, several MLB seasons in which he has experienced an increasing role might better serve him in such a high-leverage moment. 

The Brewers already sent out their two best arms, Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson, to help secure Games 1 and 2, and now they need May to hold up his end of the bargain. A big performance from May would not only help Milwaukee, but it could also dictate his future with the team.

After this season, May’s contract status shifts to a mutual $20 million option. The Brewers might be hard-pressed to pay such a price for him now, but if May shows up, it could entice them to bring him back next season.

May has an opportunity to earn a payday and remain with a strong organization, but he has to show that he is worth it. Murphy clearly believes in him; now it is time for May to show why his skipper's confidence was warranted.