In Game 3 of the AL Division Series, a fan interference call cost Anthony Volpe and the New York Yankees a potential tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees ultimately lost 4-3, leading to the end of their season in a three-game sweep. Both teams agreed that the correct decision was made. This incident occurred on the anniversary of the famous 1996 AL Championship Series when a young Yankees fan interfered with Derek Jeter’s flyball, turning it into a home run.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a spot in the National League Championship Series for the second consecutive year by defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their best-of-five Division Series. Garrett Mitchell’s triple and subsequent run by Jackson Chourio in the fifth inning proved crucial in the Brewers’ victory. The Brewers broke a 12-game postseason road losing streak dating back to 2018 with this win.
After a tough battle against the Padres, the 103-win Brewers are set for an NLCS rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In another NL Division Series matchup, the Dodgers triumphed over Atlanta 4-1, clinching the series and advancing to the NLCS. The Dodgers will face the Brewers in a rematch, aiming to win their third consecutive World Series.
In the AL Division Series, the Cleveland Guardians avoided a sweep by defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3. Jo Adell and Jose Ramirez shined with two-out triples, contributing significantly to the Guardians’ victory. This win marked the first time the Guardians hit two triples in a postseason game in franchise history. The White Sox lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled in Chicago as they aim to clinch the series at home for the first time since the 1906 World Series.