MLB Playoffs

November 7th, 2023 is the final game to determine who wins the World Series, and the teams who are in the playoffs are the Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks, LA Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Atlanta Braves.

On October 10th, 2023 there were 2 games: The Houston Astros versus the Minnesota Twins, and the Baltimore Orioles versus the Texas Rangers.

The Astros beat the Twins 9-1. In the top of the first inning, Kyle Tucker singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Wallner, leaving the score Houston 1, Minnesota 0. Alex Bregman hits a homer(1) on a fly ball to left field leaving the score Houston 4, Minnesota 0. In the bottom of the sixth, Willi Castro singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker, leaving the score Houston 6, Minnesota 1. In the top of the ninth, Jose Abreu homers(2) on a fly ball to left center field. Kyle Tucker scores, leaving the score Houston 9, Minnesota 1, giving the Astros the win.

The Rangers beat the Orioles 7-1. In the bottom of the first, Corey Seager homers(1) on a fly ball to right center field, leaving the score Baltimore 0, Texas 1. Mitch Garver doubles(1) on a ground ball to shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Josh Jung Scores. Marcus Semien scores. Corey Seager runs to 3rd base, leaving the score Baltimore 0, Texas 3. In the top of the fifth, Gunnar Henderson singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Adolis Garcia. Jordan Westburg scores, leaving the score Baltimore 1, Texas 6. In the bottom of the sixth, Nathaniel Lowe homers(1) on a fly ball to right center field leaving the score Baltimore 1, Texas 7.

On October 11, 2023, there were 3 games, the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins, and the LA Dodgers and the Arizona    Diamondbacks.

 The Phillies beat the Braves 10-2. In the top of the third inning, Ozzie Albies singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nick Castellanos. Ronald Acuna Jr. scores leaving the score Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 0. In the bottom of the third, Nick Castellonos homers(1) on a fly ball to left field, leaving the score Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 1. In the bottom of the fifth, Bryce Harper homers(3) on a fly ball to center field, leaving the score Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 7. In the top of the sixth Orlando Arcia singles on a line drive to center fielder Johan Rojas. Marcell Ozuna scores. Kevin Pillar to second leaving the score Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 7. In the bottom of the eighth, Brandon Marsh homers (1) on a fly ball to left center, leaving the score Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 10.

The Astros beat the Twins 3-2. In the bottom of the first, Royce Lewis homers(4)on a fly ball to left center field, leaving the score Houston 0, Minnesota 1. In the top of the second, Michael Brantley homers(1) on a fly ball to right center field leaving the score Houston 1, Minnesota 1. In the top of the fourth Jose Abreu homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Yordan Alvarez scores, leaving the score Houston 3, Minnesota 1. In the bottom of the sixth Edouard Julien homers(1) on a fly ball to left field, making the score Houston 3, Minnesota 2.

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the LA Dodgers 4-2. In the bottom of the third, Geraldo Perdomo homers(1) on a fly ball to right center field. Ketel Marte homers(2) on a fly ball to right field. Christian Walker homers(1) on a line drive to left field. Gabriel Moreno homers(3) on a line drive to left center field, leaving the score Los Angeles 0, Arizona 4. In the top of the seventh, Chris Taylor singles on a line drive to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Max Muncy scores. Will Smith runs to 2nd. Enrique Hernandez singles on a line drive to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Will Smith scores. Chris Taylor to 2nd, leaving the score Los Angeles 2, Arizona 4.

On October 12, 2023, the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies played, and the Phillies beat the Braves 3-1. In the top of the fourth, Austin Riley homers(2) on a fly ball to left field leaving the score ATL 1, PHI 0. In the bottom of the fourth, Nick Castellanos homers(3) on a fly ball to left field, leaving the score ATL 1, PHI 1. In the bottom of the fifth, Trea Turner homers (2) on a fly ball to left field, leaving the score Atlanta 1, Philidelphia 2. In the bottom of the sixth, Nick Castellanos homers (4) on a fly ball to left field, leaving the score Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 3.

As of October 13, 2023, the teams left in the playoffs are the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Philadelphia Phillies.

- Lilly Beeler

News Writer