MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 5, 2026, 6:14 AM ET
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The Braves tied the NLDS at 1-1 after Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run in a 3-2 Game 2 win over the Dodgers, capitalizing on a wild pitch to take a 2-1 lead earlier in the inning. Jackson Chourio delivered a walk-off two-run single off Padres closer Mason Miller with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Brewers to a 4-3 victory and a 2-0 NLDS lead. In the ALDS, the White Sox shut out the Guardians 3-0 in Game, with their pitching staff combining for a one-hit performance as they took an early series advantage. The Rays dominated the Yankees' left-handed hitters, as Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker combined on a one-hit shutout in a 5-0 Game 1 win, giving Tampa Bay a 1-0 ALDS lead. Cubs president Jed Hoyer prioritized pitching upgrades as the top offseason focus, stating the club will target both rotation depth and bullpen reliability this winter. The Braves edged the Dodgers 2-1 in NLDS Game, taking advantage of a wild pitch in the seventh inning to tack on an insurance run after Harris II's triple.