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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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Boone wants Yankees to finish the job after 9–0 Game 1 rout
Aaron Boone praised the Yankees’ patient at-bats and Cam Schlittler’s command, then turned his attention to the win still needed to eliminate Boston.
King dominates as Padres blank Cubs 8–0 in Wild Card opener
Michael King allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, while Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts homered to put San Diego ahead in the series.
Contreras starts at first base as Boston sets Game 1 lineup
Willson Contreras bats third against Cam Schlittler, while Roman Anthony leads off at DH as Boston opens its Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium.
Rice gets the Game 1 DH start as Stanton opens on the bench
Ben Rice bats second and Paul Goldschmidt leads off against Boston, leaving Giancarlo Stanton outside the starting lineup despite his roster return.
Boone benches Chisholm for Game 1; Volpe starts at second
Jazz Chisholm expected to start against Boston. The Yankees instead turn to Anthony Volpe at second base and Amed Rosario at third against Payton Tolle.
Ben Rice hits two homers as Yankees rout Red Sox 9–0 in Game 1
Rice drove in six runs, including an eighth-inning grand slam, while Cam Schlittler struck out 10 to put New York one win from advancing.
White Sox beat Astros 6–3 to take Wild Card series lead
Sam Antonacci drove in two runs, Colson Montgomery homered and Grant Taylor recorded the final seven outs as Chicago won Game 1 in Houston.
Riley’s three-run homer lifts Braves past Phillies, 5–3
Austin Riley homered in the eighth inning as Atlanta rallied past Philadelphia to take a 1–0 lead in their best-of-three NL Wild Card Series.
Astros and White Sox turn to bullpens in Wild Card opener
AJ Blubaugh and Hagen Smith open a series in which both clubs plan to rely heavily on their relief pitching.
Cubs give Matthew Boyd Game 1 start in Padres rematch
Chicago opens at Petco Park against Michael King after a demanding final stretch of travel and unsettled rotation choices.
Phillies turn to Luzardo as short opener against Sale and Braves
Philadelphia starts its Wild Card Series in Atlanta with a limited assignment for Jesús Luzardo after his shoulder layoff.
Yankees leave Aaron Judge off Wild Card roster; Stanton returns
New York opens its series against Boston without its captain, while Garrett Crochet gives the Red Sox another bullpen option.