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Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1982
Milwaukee erased a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6–4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
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A-Rod, Jeter, and Big Papi React to the Dodgers Getting Swept
FOX’s panel credits Milwaukee after its NLCS sweep, while Jeter and Ortiz praise Dave Roberts and reflect on the difficulty of a season-ending loss.
How the Brewers made Yamamoto throw 75 pitches for eight outs
Yoshinobu Yamamoto kept his fastball speed but generated only four misses as Milwaukee prolonged at-bats in NLCS Game 2. Explore all 75 pitches.
TSP Pitching ReportsRobert Gasser, Pitch by Pitch: NLCS Game 3 Analysis
Gasser more than doubled his regular-season sinker share in five scoreless innings. His complete 72-pitch record also shows how hard contact and Milwaukee’s defense shaped the result.
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Game 1 is set for October 23, with a possible Game 7 on Halloween. First-pitch times remain unannounced; FOX and Sportsnet carry the series.
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Peralta built six scoreless innings around a heavier fastball mix
Freddy Peralta threw 71 four-seamers in ALCS Game 2, while changeups finished half his strikeouts. Explore all 99 pitches and the contact behind his scoreless line.
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After a hand injury diminished his power, José Ramírez is driving Cleveland’s postseason run. The contact data and Game 5 video show what has improved, and what remains uncertain.
Ohtani’s Postseason Problem: Late Contact, Lost Power and an Unsettled Health Question
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Ohtani bats sixth as Dodgers turn to Snell against Brewers
Los Angeles changes its order for NLCS Game 3, with Milwaukee up 2–0. The confirmed lineups, pitching matchup and pregame video before a 6 p.m. MT start.
Parker Messick faces Freddy Peralta in tonight’s ALCS Game 2
Cleveland turns to its rookie left-hander at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. Mountain.
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Wrobleski’s scoreless line included an inherited run on Bauers’ soft single
Justin Wrobleski allowed a 73.5-mph RBI single before recording the final two outs of the eighth. All 11 pitches show why a zero-run line needs context.
Henriquez’s triple-digit fastballs could not prevent a soft-contact rally
Edgardo Henriquez averaged more than 102 mph with both fastball types, but allowed three hits and two runs. Explore his 21 pitches and the inherited-run sequence.
Scott struck out all three hitters with a near-even fastball-slider mix
Tanner Scott stranded two runners and recorded three strikeouts across 13 pitches in Game 2. The ledger distinguishes six clean misses from one caught foul tip.
Stewart escaped one bases-loaded threat before creating another
Brock Stewart stranded Bubic’s two runners with a three-pitch strikeout, then allowed the go-ahead single in the sixth. His 12 pitches and intentional walk are separated.