Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of the NLDS, advancing to face the Dodgers in the NLCS; key insights on wins, losses, and future implications.
The Texas Rangers tossed a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, thanks to a five‑run first inning and a standout start from 25‑year‑old right‑hander Jack Leiter. Leiter matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, giving Texas its 10th win. Cleveland’s early two‑run homer fell short as the Guardians slipped to their first back‑to‑back loss since early September. Despite the setback, the Guardians still sit tied atop the AL Central and hold a magic number of one for a playoff berth.