Two Game 2s down. Two wild-card round sweeps.
The Detroit Tigers continued their shocking surge with a wild-card sweep, eliminating the AL West champion Houston Astros with a comeback win. The Kansas City Royals followed suit in the second AL matchup of the day, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-1 win in Baltimore.
What will the two NL gsamesa bring? We've got you covered with lineups, live updates and analysis as the games are played, followed by our takeaways after each final pitch.
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Detroit Tigers 5, Houston Astros 2
Tigers wins series 2-0
Andy Ibanez came through with a bases-loaded double in the eight inning, powering the Tigers to a surprising sweep in Houston. Detroit moves on to face the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS, beginning Saturday in Cleveland.
Kansas City Royals 2, Baltimore Orioles 1
For the second straight day, Bobby Witt Jr. drove in a crucial run for the Royals. And for the second straight today, Baltimore's offense was held in check by Kansas City pitching as the Royals swept their into the ALDS. The Royals will face the Yankees, starting Saturday in New York.
New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Mets lead series 1-0
Pitching matchup: Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) vs. Frankie Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA)
Starting lineups:
Mets
Francisco Lindor (S) SS
Jose Iglesias (R) 2B
Mark Vientos (R) 3B
Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
Starling Marte (R) RF
Tyrone Taylor (R) CF
Francisco Alvarez (R) C
Brewers
Jackson Chourio (R) LF
Blake Perkins (S) CF
William Contreras (R) C
Willy Adames (R) SS
Gary Sanchez (R) DH
Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B
Sal Frelick (L) RF
Joey Ortiz (R) 3B
Brice Turang (L) 2B
Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2
Padres lead series 1-0
Pitching matchup: Max Fried (11-10, 3.25 ERA) vs. Joe Musgrove (6-5, 3.88 ERA)
Starting lineups:
Braves
Michael Harris II (L) CF
Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
Marcell Ozuna (R) DH
Matt Olson (L) 1B
Jorge Soler (R) RF
Ramon Laureano (R) LF
Gio Urshela (R) 3B
Sean Murphy (R) C
Orlando Arcia (R) SS
Padres
Luis Arraez (L) DH
Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) RF
Jurickson Profar (S) LF
Manny Machado (R) 3B
Jackson Merrill (L) CF
Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
Donovan Solano (R) 1B
Jake Cronenworth (L) 2B
Kyle Higashioka (R) C