2018 – In Game 3 of the NLCS, the Brewers open the scoring in the 1st on a double by Ryan Braun, then add a run in the 6th on a wild pitch and two more on a homer by Orlando Arcia in the 7th, all against Walker Buehler. Meanwhile, Jhoulys Chacin and four relievers combine on a shutout as Milwaukee defeats the Dodgers, 4 – 0.

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2018 – In Game 3 of the NLCS, the Brewers open the scoring in the 1st on a double by Ryan Braun, then add a run in the 6th on a wild pitch and two more on a homer by Orlando Arcia in the 7th, all against Walker Buehler. Meanwhile, Jhoulys Chacin and four relievers combine on a shutout as Milwaukee defeats the Dodgers, 4 – 0.

Twenty-nine years later to the day, Justin Turner follows Kirk Gibson into franchise folklore when he hits a postseason walk-off three-run home run in the 12th inning of the LA’s 4-1 victory over the Cubs in Game 2 of the NLCS. In 1988, a hobbled Kirk Gibson, in his only Fall Classic appearance, came off the bench to hit one of the most memorable round-trippers in World Series history, giving the Dodgers a come-from-behind victory against the A’s in Game 1.

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Twenty-nine years later to the day, Justin Turner follows Kirk Gibson into franchise folklore when he hits a postseason walk-off three-run home run in the 12th inning of the LA’s 4-1 victory over the Cubs in Game 2 of the NLCS. In 1988, a hobbled Kirk Gibson, in his only Fall Classic appearance, came off the bench to hit one of the most memorable round-trippers in World Series history, giving the Dodgers a come-from-behind victory against the A’s in Game 1.

The Indians win Game 2 of the ALCS, 2 – 1 over the Blue Jays, in a game that’s almost a carbon copy of Game 1. The Indians’ runs come on a solo homer by Carlos Santana and a single by Francisco Lindor that scores Rajai Davis, who had previously stolen second and moved to third on a wild pitch. Josh Tomlin is the winner against J.A. Happ.

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The Indians win Game 2 of the ALCS, 2 – 1 over the Blue Jays, in a game that’s almost a carbon copy of Game 1. The Indians’ runs come on a solo homer by Carlos Santana and a single by Francisco Lindor that scores Rajai Davis, who had previously stolen second and moved to third on a wild pitch. Josh Tomlin is the winner against J.A. Happ.

The Cubs take the opening game of the NLCS, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. The score is only 3 – 1 for the Cubs in the 8th, when a two-run, two-out single by Adrian Gonzalez off Aroldis Chapman ties it, but Chicago comes right back when pinch-hitter Miguel Montero hits a two-out grand slam off Joe Blanton, followed by a solo homer by Dexter Fowler.

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The Cubs take the opening game of the NLCS, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. The score is only 3 – 1 for the Cubs in the 8th, when a two-run, two-out single by Adrian Gonzalez off Aroldis Chapman ties it, but Chicago comes right back when pinch-hitter Miguel Montero hits a two-out grand slam off Joe Blanton, followed by a solo homer by Dexter Fowler.

2015 – The Mets eliminate the Dodgers with a 3 – 2 win in Game 5 of the NLDS. Los Angeles takes a 2 – 1 lead against Jacob deGrom in the 1st, but Daniel Murphy, who had doubled in a run in the top of the 1st, steals third base by taking advantage of a defensive shift in the 4th and scores the tying run, then wins it with a solo homer off Zack Greinke in the 6th.

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2015 – The Mets eliminate the Dodgers with a 3 – 2 win in Game 5 of the NLDS. Los Angeles takes a 2 – 1 lead against Jacob deGrom in the 1st, but Daniel Murphy, who had doubled in a run in the top of the 1st, steals third base by taking advantage of a defensive shift in the 4th and scores the tying run, then wins it with a solo homer off Zack Greinke in the 6th.

The Royals win their first American League pennant in 29 years, completing a four-game sweep of the Orioles 

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The Royals win their first American League pennant in 29 years, completing a four-game sweep of the Orioles in the ALCS with a 2 – 1 win in Game 4. The Royals use small ball to score twice in the bottom of the 1st, then let their defence and dominant pitching do the rest. Lorenzo Cain is named the MVP of the series after hitting .533 and making a number of fine catches in centerfield, while Greg Holland saves all four wins. With 8 straight wins since the start of the postseason, the Royals set a new all-time record.

The Giants take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS by defeating St. Louis, 6 – 4. The Giants rally for three runs in the 6th, once again barely getting the ball out of the infield and taking advantage of missed plays by the Cardinals’ defence.

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The Giants take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS by defeating St. Louis, 6 – 4. The Giants rally for three runs in the 6th, once again barely getting the ball out of the infield and taking advantage of missed plays by the Cardinals’ defence.

The Cardinals take a 3 games to 1 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Matt Holliday hits a two-run homer off Ricky Nolasco in the 3rd and Shane Robinson adds a solo shot as a pinch-hitter in the 7th. Lance Lynn wins for the second time, having won Game 1 in relief.

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The Cardinals take a 3 games to 1 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Matt Holliday hits a two-run homer off Ricky Nolasco in the 3rd and Shane Robinson adds a solo shot as a pinch-hitter in the 7th. Lance Lynn wins for the second time, having won Game 1 in relief.

The Red Sox manage a single run against Justin Verlander, a solo homer by Mike Napoli in the 7th, but it is enough to defeat the Tigers, 1 – 0, in Game 3 of the ALCS. Verlander strikes out 6 straight batters in the 2nd and 3rd, tying a postseason record, but has to bow to John Lackey.

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The Red Sox manage a single run against Justin Verlander, a solo homer by Mike Napoli in the 7th, but it is enough to defeat the Tigers, 1 – 0, in Game 3 of the ALCS. Verlander strikes out 6 straight batters in the 2nd and 3rd, tying a postseason record, but has to bow to John Lackey.