Yankees sweep Red Sox
New York completed a two-game Wild Card sweep with a 9-2 win on Oct. 1. Max Fried held Boston to one run over six innings while Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer and Luis García Jr.’s long ball powered the Bronx rally. The Yankees advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.
Source: CBS Sports
White Sox sweep Astros
Chicago closed its Wild Card Series with a 7-3 victory on Oct. 1, completing a two-game sweep of Houston. Chase Meidroth’s three-run homer in the sixth provided insurance after an early outburst; catcher Kyle Teel and Meidroth combined for key RBIs. The White Sox move on to the ALDS against Cleveland.
Source: FOX Sports
Padres sweep Cubs
San Diego won 4-1 on Oct. 1 to complete a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs. Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets delivered a two-run homer, and a group of Padres relievers combined to hold Chicago to five hits over the game. The Padres advance to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
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Phillies force Game 3
Philadelphia rallied in extras for a 4-3, 10-inning win on Oct. 1 to force a decisive Game 3 in Atlanta. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers to tie the game, and Alec Bohm’s 10th-inning blast provided the walk-off margin. Aaron Nola is lined up to start the winner-take-all game.
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Cubs face offseason questions
Chicago’s season ended with a 4-1 loss on Oct. 1, and the club now turns to offseason decisions. The abrupt Wild Card exit spotlights looming questions about impending free agents, roster construction and how the front office will rebuild around its core after a high-scoring regular season.
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Red Sox to regroup after exit
Boston’s roller-coaster season ended in a two-game Wild Card sweep on Oct. 1, and the club faces several decisions this offseason. After an early-season slump and a dramatic midseason surge, questions remain about roster moves, managerial direction and how to close the gap with division rivals.
Source: CBS Sports