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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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Sonny Gray wanted another batter before Red Sox’s season ended
Boston’s Game 2 pitching change became a focal point after the Yankees completed their Wild Card sweep.
Max Fried doubled his sweeper usage. His Game 2 success took more than missed bats.
Fried held Boston to one run in six innings as the Yankees finished a Wild Card sweep. All 98 pitches show how a changed mix, called strikes and manageable contact carried him through.
FINAL: Padres beat Cubs 4–1
San Diego beat Chicago 4–1 in Wild Card Game 2 to complete the series sweep. Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer, and Mason Miller closed out the ninth.
FINAL: Yankees beat Red Sox 9–2 to sweep AL Wild Card Series
Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer powered a six-run sixth as New York beat Boston 9–2, completed a two-game sweep and advanced to the Division Series.
Tyler Mahle made the splitter his main pitch in seven innings against Philadelphia
Mahle threw 55 splitters in 95 pitches, finished five strikeouts with it and allowed one run. The adjustment stands out even against his stronger Atlanta-only baseline.
Cristopher Sánchez still had his changeup in the seventh. Atlanta found another way through.
Sánchez struck out six across 116 pitches in Game 2. His best swing-and-miss pitch remained effective, but a walk, a bunt and two different kinds of contact changed the outing.
FINAL: White Sox beat Astros 7–3 to sweep AL Wild Card Series
Chicago beat Houston 7–3 to complete a two-game AL Wild Card sweep. The final score, inning-by-inning results and scoring plays.
FINAL: Phillies beat Braves 4–3 in 10 innings on Alec Bohm’s homer, force Game 3
Alec Bohm’s 10th-inning homer gave Philadelphia a 4–3 win over Atlanta after Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper tied it in the eighth. The series goes to Game 3.
The Dodgers Have Time for Shohei Ohtani. His Swing Is Still the Question.
Ohtani has time to prepare before the NLDS. His first five games back offer a few clues, but 21 at-bats leave plenty unanswered.
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How Cam Schlittler Dominated Boston in Game 1: The Science Behind All 117 Pitches
A 101 mph fastball got Boston’s attention. A heavier dose of curveballs helped dismantle its lineup. We analyze every pitch of Cam Schlittler’s 10-strikeout Game 1 performance to explain what changed—and why it worked.
Tracy defends bullpen choices as Red Sox face elimination
Chad Tracy explained his pitching decisions after Boston’s 9–0 loss to the Yankees, with Roman Anthony’s hand adding uncertainty before a must-win Game 2.