Congratulations to the Colorado Rockies! Their 5-2 win over the Nationals clinched at least a wild card slot for the second season in a row. That, of course, ends the chance of a massive tie in the Wild West race, but the NL picture still is in flux. There are still three possible two ways ties. The Cubs and Brewers have about a 25% chance of a tie for the NL Central title, the Rockies and Dodgers have a 25% chance of a tie for the NL West title, and the Dodgers and Cardinals have a 12.5% chances of a tie for the second wild card. So there is a decent chance of a an extra game on Monday.
The Braves and the eventual winner of the NL West could also be tied, but both the Rockies and Dodgers won their season series against the Braves. If that tie happens, that NLDS opens in the west. The NL Central champion will hold the best record in the league.
The AL picture is set as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 11-6 on Friday night to clinch home field in the AL Wild Card game. The A’s lost 8-5 to the Angels just for good measure. Oakland plays at New York Wednesday night, Oct. 3, with the winner traveling up I-95 to Boston to take on the Red Sox Friday. The Indians open against the Astros on Friday as well.
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