Pages’ homer lifts Dodgers
Dodgers 5, Giants 1 — Los Angeles took a decisive road win at Oracle Park as Alex Pages supplied a key homer, driving in runs while the pitching staff kept San Francisco to a single run. The combined offense and steady arms closed the regular season with a controlled 5-1 victory.
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Scherzer seven strong for Blue Jays
Blue Jays 5, Reds 1 — Max Scherzer turned in seven strong innings (7.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K) at Rogers Centre, and Toronto’s offense supplied the runs needed for a 5-1 final. Scherzer’s outing set the tone and the bullpen finished the one-run margin for the Blue Jays.
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Bregman’s two homers fuel Cubs
Cubs 6, Red Sox 2 — Alex Bregman exploded for a four-hit night, including two home runs and four RBIs, powering Chicago to a 6-2 victory at Fenway Park. Bregman’s big day supplied the bulk of the offense as the Cubs finished with a decisive road win.
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Dubon homers in Braves loss
Marlins 5, Braves 3 — Miami rallied late to win 5-3 at loanDepot Park. Atlanta’s Michael Dubon hit a homer and drove in two runs, but the Marlins pushed ahead with a multi-run frame to take the game. Dubon’s power provided a highlight in an otherwise tough afternoon for Atlanta.
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Rays clinch AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East title, securing the No. 1 AL seed and a first-round bye. MLB’s Sept. 27 Postseason FAQ notes the Rays sealed the division with a 6-1 win at Yankee Stadium and will host ALDS games with home-field advantage.
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Padres clinch NL Wild Card
The San Diego Padres are shown as having clinched an NL Wild Card spot in MLB’s updated wild-card standings (Sept. 27). With the ‘w’ indicator in the wild-card table, San Diego locked a postseason berth and is scheduled to play the Cubs in the Wild Card Series starting Sept. 29.
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