Kyle Higashioka homered and Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill added two RBIs apiece during a five-run second inning to help the San Diego Padres clinch their National League wild-card series.
Read More Padres ride 5-run inning to victory, eliminate Braves
Garrett Mitchell lined a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and rookie Jackson Chourio homered twice as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Read More Behind late power surge, Brewers level series vs. Mets
The superstar of Kansas City’s first playoff team since its 2015 World Series squad, Bobby Witt Jr. said this year’s Royals entered the postseason aiming to create their own October legacy.
Read More Bobby Witt Jr., Royals sweep Orioles out of playoffs
Andy Ibanez produced a pinch-hit, two-out, three-run double in the top of the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers capped a stunning sweep of their American League wild-card series with a 5-2 comeback victory over the Houston Astros.
Read More Tigers pull off shocking sweep of Astros, advance to ALDS
Max Fried was selected seventh overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2012 draft and was traded to Atlanta while he was a minor league prospect.
Read More Max Fried, Braves look to extend series vs. Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to midseason acquisition Frankie Montas to stave off yet another postseason meltdown when they face the New York Mets on Wednesday.
Read More Brewers turn to Frankie Montas to save season vs. Mets