Montgomery’s clutch double
Braden Montgomery’s go-ahead two-run double in the sixth lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS on Oct. 5. The win gives Chicago a 2-0 series edge; Sean Burke tossed 5.1 strong innings while Gavin Williams struck out 11 for Cleveland.
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Guardians face elimination
The Cleveland Guardians fell 4-3 to the White Sox in ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 5 and now trail the series 0-2. Gavin Williams struck out 11 but left after five-plus innings; Cleveland trimmed the gap on Jo Adell’s RBI triple in the eighth but could not complete the comeback, leaving them on the brink.
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Rays capitalize on Yankees errors
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 in ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 5, seizing a 2-0 series lead. Tampa Bay forced four Yankees errors and chased Cam Schlittler at times, turning miscues into runs. The win moves the Rays within two victories of the American League Championship Series.
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Yankees face elimination
The New York Yankees fell 5-2 to the Rays on Oct. 5 and now face elimination, trailing 0-2 in the ALDS. Defensive lapses — four errors — proved costly, and New York must win Game 3 at home to extend the series. The club will regroup quickly ahead of Wednesday’s matchup.
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Chourio walk-off stuns Padres
Jackson Chourio’s two-run, two-strike walk-off single off Mason Miller gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 NLDS Game 2 win on Oct. 5, putting Milwaukee up 2-0 in the series. Miller had dominated earlier with triple-digit heaters, but Chourio stayed alive and lined a 101.3 mph fastball into center to end the game.
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Padres blown by late rally
The San Diego Padres dropped a 4-3 walk-off at the hands of Milwaukee on Oct. 5 and now trail the NLDS 0-2. Mason Miller, who had racked up heavy strikeout totals earlier in October, failed to close the ninth after the Brewers worked walks and loaded the bases; the loss hands Milwaukee a commanding series lead.
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