Braves advance, beat Phillies 6-2
The Atlanta Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-2 win in the NL Wild Card decider. Michael Harris II delivered a three-run homer that broke the game open, Ray Kerr provided a strong spot start and veteran Chris Sale recorded the final outs to seal the series victory.
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Yankees sweep Red Sox 9-2
The New York Yankees completed a two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 9-2 win, advancing to the ALDS. Max Fried dominated on the mound, while Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered in New York’s big night; the Yankees will now meet the Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series.
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Padres sweep Cubs, win 4-1
The San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 4-1 Game 2 victory to reach the NLDS. Gavin Sheets, a pinch-hitter, delivered a two-run homer that broke the game open, and the Padres’ bullpen preserved the lead as San Diego set its sights on a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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White Sox sweep Astros 7-3
The Chicago White Sox completed a sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-3 Game 2 win to advance to the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago’s offense struck early and often, and the club’s dugout traditions and momentum carried them into the next round after a memorable turnaround season.
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Yankees-Rays ALDS pitching preview
With the Yankees and Rays set to open the ALDS Saturday, rotation decisions took center stage: the Yankees have Gerrit Cole lined up while the Rays announced Drew Rasmussen to start Game 1. Both clubs emphasized matchup planning and bullpen depth as the series shifts to Tropicana Field for the opener.
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Brewers ready for Padres in NLDS
Milwaukee will open the NLDS at home against the San Diego Padres, and the Brewers tabbed Jacob Misiorowski as their Game 1 starter. Both clubs highlighted pitching matchups and bullpen strategy during media sessions on Friday as Milwaukee and San Diego prepare for a high-stakes, cross-country matchup.
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