Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, and the Dodgers won an all-time classic in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night. Here’s some instant reaction from Dodger Stadium, as L.

After Padres' catcher Freddy Fermin singled with one out, bringing up the top of the Padres' lineup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had seen enough. Already, he is turning to his bullpen, specifically Danny Palencia, who will get the luxury of facing Fernando Tatis and Luis Arraez as he tries to hold this one-run deficit.

Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 to Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the ALDS, tying up the series at 1-1. Here are highlights from the game in MLB playoffs.

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The Toronto Blue Jays used good pitching and continuous hitting to rout the New York Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of the ALDS. Yankees starter Luis Gil didn't reach the fourth inning, as the Blue Jays recorded four hits off him, two of them solo home runs from Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that gave Toronto an early 2-0 lead.