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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.
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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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The managers’ postgame comments after ALDS Game 1, with quotes and both official interview videos.
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Dodgers beat Braves 5–3 in NLDS Game 1: final score and updates
Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy homered as Los Angeles won NLDS Game 1, with Tarik Skubal allowing one run over six innings.
Murakami, five pitchers lead White Sox to 3–0 ALDS Game 1 win
Munetaka Murakami’s two-run homer and five pitchers carried the White Sox to a 3–0 ALDS Game 1 win over Cleveland on October 3. Grant Taylor struck out six in four scoreless innings.
Rays get Wells and Cleavinger back for Yankees series
Tyler Wells and Garrett Cleavinger make Tampa Bay’s ALDS bullpen as the Rays carry all five starters and keep their regular-season group of hitters.
Guardians leave Hoskins and Cecconi off ALDS roster
Cleveland carries 12 pitchers against Chicago, leaving Rhys Hoskins and Slade Cecconi on its taxi squad as the Division Series begins.
Joey Ortiz makes Brewers’ NLDS roster after injury concerns
Milwaukee includes Joey Ortiz against San Diego and carries 13 pitchers, with Dustin May and Kyle Harrison also making the Division Series roster.
Dodgers choose Tarik Skubal over Yamamoto for NLDS opener
Dave Roberts gives Tarik Skubal the Game 1 assignment against Atlanta, confirming Los Angeles’ first starter after the postseason bye.
Yankees leave Aaron Judge off ALDS roster
Aaron Judge remains out with a calf injury as New York faces Tampa Bay. Giancarlo Stanton stays on the roster, while Ryan Weathers replaces Amed Rosario.
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