The Milwaukee Brewers hold a commanding 2-0 National League Division Series lead over the San Diego Padres, but the matchup could remain dangerous if Milwaukee fails to finish the series in Game 3.

After using multiple home runs to win Game 1, the Brewers secured a 4-3 victory in Game 2 when star outfielder Jackson Chourio delivered a walk-off single.

With Milwaukee controlling the series entering Game 3, veteran right-hander Dustin May will take the mound.

May’s recent struggles created uncertainty over whether the Brewers would use him as their third starter behind Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson.

The 29-year-old has given up at least two runs in five of his last six starts and has not completed more than three innings in any of his past three.

Milwaukee received important contributions from Misiorowski and Henderson during the opening two games.

Misiorowski allowed two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and one walk in four innings. Henderson gave up two runs (one earned) on two hits with four strikeouts and three walks in five innings.

Considering May’s recent performances, the Brewers should be prepared to call upon their bullpen earlier than they did during the first two games. Kyle Harrison could provide an appealing option.

Harrison experienced his own difficulties late in the season and was removed from the starting rotation following a poor stretch. However, he improved during his last appearance before the postseason.

The 25-year-old dealt with declining velocity down the stretch, but exceeded 97 mph during that outing.

Harrison completed two scoreless and hitless innings with four strikeouts and no walks against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 26, while the vertical movement returned to his four-seam fastball.

Although Harrison was uncertain to make Milwaukee’s National League Division Series roster, he could follow May in Game 3. After receiving Monday off, the Brewers’ bullpen should also be relatively fresh.

If May encounters early trouble, Milwaukee could remove him and use Harrison for multiple innings in long relief before turning the game over to the remaining relievers.

One road victory would send the Brewers into the next round for the second consecutive season. With the series between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers tied 1-1, Milwaukee’s potential opponent remains uncertain if it eliminates San Diego in Game 3.

Harrison has experience starting games but can also provide length without requiring the preparation of a traditional rotation assignment.

His willingness to accept a different role also reflects adaptability. Losing a rotation position can challenge a young pitcher’s confidence, yet Harrison responded by producing an encouraging final appearance.

The renewed life on his fastball gives him a foundation for attacking hitters aggressively. Its restored movement can also create difficult angles and make his other pitches more effective.

Harrison does not need to replace May or dominate an entire game. His assignment would be to stabilize the middle innings, preserve the bullpen’s best options and prevent early trouble from determining Milwaukee’s season.