The NL and AL League Division Series were a fireworks show all around. Here are the winners advancing to the NL and AL League Championship Series.
National League Division Series Champions
Philadelphia Phillies
Vs.
Atlanta Braves
(Philadelphia wins series 3-1, best of five)
The Phillies won a thriller home game in Philadelphia 8-3 to the defending World Series Champions the Braves. This is the first time the Phillies make it to the NLCS since 2010. The 101-win Braves were heartbroken in Philadelphia as they left the field in disappointment. The Phillies will face off against the Padres in the NLCS October 18. The NLCS will decide who will go to the World Series.
San Diego Padres
Vs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
(San Diego wins series 3-1, best of five)
The Padres beat the best team in baseball 5-3 in a game that seemed to go to the Dodgers, but the Padres made a comeback to win and advance to the NLCS. The best team in baseball had one of the most heartbreaking postseason and the bets of the Dodgers winning the World Series are off. The Padres will face off against the Phillies October 18.
American League Division Series Champions
Houston Astros
Vs.
Seattle Mariners
(Houston wins series 3-0, best of five)
The Astros advanced to the ALCS winning Saturday’s game 1-0 in 18 innings! The Mariners had an underdog season that ended atrociously but the fans thanked the team for an amazing season. The Astros have their 6th consecutive NLCS ride. They will face off against the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees
Vs.
Cleveland Guardians
(Yankees win series 3-2, best of five)
The Yankees advanced to the ALCS with a score of 5-1. The Guardians had an amazing and thrilling ride in the postseason but was cut too short in the end. The Yankees will face off against the Houston Astros to decide who will go to the World Series.