The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason has begun, with playoff baseball starting on Oct. 1. This week features the four best-of-three Wild Card Series, followed by the quartet of League Division Series beginning on Oct. 5. The playoff bracket was finalized as the Mets and Braves secured the final two spots by splitting a doubleheader in Atlanta, setting up a matchup between the Mets and Brewers.
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The Milwaukee Brewers became the first National League team to reach 60 wins with a 6-0 shutout against the Mariners, extending their winning streak to 11 games. Starter Brandon Woodruff allowed only five hits and struck out five over six innings, while the Brewers scored all their runs in the sixth and eighth innings, relying on extra-base hits instead of home runs. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 3-2 walk-off victory against the Boston Red Sox in extra innings, marked by a rare catcher interference called on Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez during Edmundo Sosa's at-bat in the 10th inning. This win allowed the Phillies (57-43) to maintain a half-game lead over the New York Mets (57-44) in the NL East standings. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Mets rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Angels 7-5 at Citi Field, with key contributions from Francisco Alvarez and Juan Soto, who tied the game with a two-RBI hit. Kodai Senga struggled on the mound, but the bullpen's strong performance and a two-run eighth inning led by Brett Baty's efforts secured the win for New York, improving their record to 57-44. Need More Context? 🔎
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