2018 – With a four-run 1st inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Brewers win Game 6 of the NLCS, 7 – 2, forcing a decisive Game 7. Things start off fine for the Dodgers, with a lead-off homer by David Freese off Wade Miley, making his second straight start, but Milwaukee’s reply sets the tone as the Brewers cruise to an easy win.

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2018 – With a four-run 1st inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Brewers win Game 6 of the NLCS, 7 – 2, forcing a decisive Game 7. Things start off fine for the Dodgers, with a lead-off homer by David Freese off Wade Miley, making his second straight start, but Milwaukee’s reply sets the tone as the Brewers cruise to an easy win.

2017 – The Dodgers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1988 with an 11 – 1 win over the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLCS. They chase José Quintana in the 3rd inning, before Kiké Hernandez delivers the killer blow with a grand slam against Hector Rondon, his second homer of the game, which extends the lead to 7 – 0. Hernandez adds a third homer in the 9th to complete a great day. Chicago scores its only run on a solo homer by Kris Bryant off Clayton Kershaw, who picks up the win with 6 strong innings. Justin Turner and Chris Taylor share the NLCS MVP Award.

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2017 – The Dodgers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1988 with an 11 – 1 win over the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLCS. They chase José Quintana in the 3rd inning, before Kiké Hernandez delivers the killer blow with a grand slam against Hector Rondon, his second homer of the game, which extends the lead to 7 – 0. Hernandez adds a third homer in the 9th to complete a great day. Chicago scores its only run on a solo homer by Kris Bryant off Clayton Kershaw, who picks up the win with 6 strong innings. Justin Turner and Chris Taylor share the NLCS MVP Award.

The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

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The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

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The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.

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The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.

The Blue Jays return to the hitter-friendly environment of the Rogers Centre for Game 3 of the ALCS, and they score 9 runs in the first three innings against Johnny Cueto of the Royals to gain an 11 – 8 win. Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and Ryan Goins all homer for Toronto, while Kendrys Morales replies for the Royals as part of a four-run 9th inning that makes the final score appear closer than the game was.

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The Blue Jays return to the hitter-friendly environment of the Rogers Centre for Game 3 of the ALCS, and they score 9 runs in the first three innings against Johnny Cueto of the Royals to gain an 11 – 8 win. Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and Ryan Goins all homer for Toronto, while Kendrys Morales replies for the Royals as part of a four-run 9th inning that makes the final score appear closer than the game was.

2013 – For the second time in the series, Boston uses a late-game grand slam to defeat the Tigers in the ALCS. Shane Victorino’s 7th-inning blast over the Green Monster off Jose Veras is key to a 5 – 2 win that sends the Red Sox to the World Series. Koji Uehara picks up his third save in addition to a win to receive the series’ MVP honors.

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2013 – For the second time in the series, Boston uses a late-game grand slam to defeat the Tigers in the ALCS. Shane Victorino’s 7th-inning blast over the Green Monster off Jose Veras is key to a 5 – 2 win that sends the Red Sox to the World Series. Koji Uehara picks up his third save in addition to a win to receive the series’ MVP honors.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney is named the AL Comeback Player of the Year after the reliever establishes the all-time MLB mark with a 0.60 ERA and sets the franchise saves record with 48. Before playing for Tampa Bay, the 35 year-old right-hander struggled for two seasons with the Angels, saving just 17 games during his tenure with the Halos.

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Rays closer Fernando Rodney is named the AL Comeback Player of the Year after the reliever establishes the all-time MLB mark with a 0.60 ERA and sets the franchise saves record with 48. Before playing for Tampa Bay, the 35 year-old right-hander struggled for two seasons with the Angels, saving just 17 games during his tenure with the Halos.

The Giants extend the NLCS with a 5 – 0 win over the Cardinals in Game 5. Barry Zito pitches 7 2/3 innings and the bottom of the order drives in the key runs, with a two-run single by Brandon Crawford and Zito’s run-scoring bunt single in the 4th. Lance Lynn is the loser.

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The Giants extend the NLCS with a 5 – 0 win over the Cardinals in Game 5. Barry Zito pitches 7 2/3 innings and the bottom of the order drives in the key runs, with a two-run single by Brandon Crawford and Zito’s run-scoring bunt single in the 4th. Lance Lynn is the loser.