Overview

• Gerrit Cole struggled in Game 1 of the ALDS for the Yankees, but Alex Verdugo's key hit secured a 6-5 win over the Royals.
• The Yankees' bullpen delivered a strong performance, holding the Royals at bay after Cole's exit.
• Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his playoff debut, helping the Dodgers rally to a 7-5 victory against the Padres in the NLDS opener.
• The Mets overcame a dominant performance by Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, scoring five runs in the eighth inning to win 6-2.
• The Mets' victory puts pressure on the Phillies as they head into Game 2, with the series shifting to New York for Games 3 and 4.