Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to Big Dill Sports, where I’m Dillon, your guide through the thrilling twists and turns of MLB playoff action. This is "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update." We've got some electric wild-card results from last night that are setting the stage for some high-stakes, winner-takes-all showdowns.
Kicking things off in the National League, the San Diego Padres silenced the Chicago Cubs with a 3-0 victory, thanks to a commanding pitching performance. Manny Machado delivered a two-run homer in the fifth, which was all the Padres needed. The trio of Dylan Cease, Mason Miller, and Robert Suárez put on a pitching clinic, with Miller striking out five straight batters. This sets up an exciting Game 3 face-off in Chicago, with a division series berth against the Milwaukee Brewers on the line.
Over in the American League, the Cleveland Guardians came alive late to top the Detroit Tigers 6-1, thanks to a five-run explosion in the eighth inning. Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor hit solo homers, with Daniel Schneemann sealing the deal with an RBI double. Cade Smith was brilliant in the bullpen, securing the final outs. As the series heads back to Cleveland, both teams are eyeing a chance to take on the Seattle Mariners in the next round.
Let’s dive into the intense rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox took Game 1 with a stellar 3-1 win at Yankee Stadium. Garrett Crochet was the standout, pitching 7 ⅔ scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts. Masataka Yoshida's clutch hit in the seventh provided the edge they needed. But the Yankees bounced back in Game 2, eking out a 4-3 victory with Ben Rice's early homer and Austin Wells' late-game heroics. Jazz Chisholm Jr. played his part on both offense and defense, keeping New York's hopes alive. Now, it’s all down to the wire as they head back to the Bronx for Game 3.
In the final matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed their sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Their focus now shifts to the upcoming challenge of facing the defending NL champions.
Now, let’s talk about the "Big Dill" of the day. For me, it's got to be Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox. His dominance on the mound was pivotal, and retiring 17 straight batters is no small feat. He set the tone for Boston's push through the postseason, making him this episode’s "Big Dill."
Looking ahead, October 2 is shaping up to be a day of decision. With all four wild-card series going to Game 3, it’s do or die for these teams. The Yankees and Red Sox will battle it out in New York, while the Padres and Cubs clash in Chicago. Cleveland and Detroit return to battle in the Guardians' home park, providing fans with edge-of-the-seat action.
Division Series matchups kick off on October 4, so buckle up for more high-octane baseball. October’s unpredictability is what makes this sport so exhilarating, and it's why we love it.
That’s a wrap for today’s update. Thanks for joining me on Big Dill Sports. Don’t forget—every pitch, every play can redefine history. Catch the action and see who emerges victorious. Until next time, keep loving the game.
## October 1, 2025 Wild-Card Recap and Scores
Yesterday’s slate featured four wild-card matchups that reshaped the playoff picture heading into decisive Game 3 contests. In the National League, the San Diego Padres evened their series against the Chicago Cubs, while the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. In the American League, the Cleveland Guardians rallied late to even their series with the Detroit Tigers, and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox split the first two games of their storied rivalry. These results set up high-stakes winner-take-all games on October 2, with division-series berths on the line ([sbnation.com](https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/1082065/mlb-playoffs-2025-bracket-full-schedule-results?utm_source=openai)).
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### San Diego Padres 3, Chicago Cubs 0 (Series tied 1–1)
- The Padres delivered a dominant pitching performance to even their NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field. Manny Machado’s two-run homer in the fifth inning provided the only offense the Padres needed in a 3–0 shutout ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/manny-machado-homers-padres-shut-out-cubs-even-series--flm-2025-10-01/?utm_source=openai)).
- Starter Andrew Kittredge and reliever Shōta Imanaga combined for 4 ⅔ scoreless innings, but the game was won by the trio of Dylan Cease (3 ⅔ IP, 5 K), Mason Miller (2 K’s), and Robert Suárez, who closed out the game with a perfect ninth ([thescore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/events/90357/RECAP?utm_source=openai)).
- Mason Miller struck out five straight Cubs batters, showcasing his postseason poise, while Luis Arraez led San Diego with two hits. The series now shifts to Chicago for a winner-take-all Game 3, with the victor advancing to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/manny-machado-homers-padres-shut-out-cubs-even-series--flm-2025-10-01/?utm_source=openai)).
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### Cleveland Guardians 6, Detroit Tigers 1 (Series tied 1–1)
- The Guardians erased a 1–1 tie with a five-run eighth inning, powered by solo homers from Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor, before Daniel Schneemann capped the rally with an RBI double. Cleveland bullpen ace Cade Smith retired the final 4 ⅔ innings to secure the win ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-explode-8th-inning-force-game-3-vs-tigers--flm-2025-10-01/?utm_source=openai)).
- George Valera provided the early spark with a first-inning solo shot. Detroit stranded 15 runners overall and went just 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position, sputtering offensively despite a quality start from Casey Mize ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-explode-8th-inning-force-game-3-vs-tigers--flm-2025-10-01/?utm_source=openai)).
- With the series deadlocked, the winner of Thursday’s Game 3 in Cleveland will advance to face the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS. No team has overcome a Game 1 loss in the wild-card round since the format’s expansion in 2022 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-explode-8th-inning-force-game-3-vs-tigers--flm-2025-10-01/?utm_source=openai)).
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### Boston Red Sox 3, New York Yankees 1 (Series Red Sox lead 1–0)
- In Game 1 of the AL wild-card series at Yankee Stadium, Garrett Crochet spun 7 ⅔ scoreless innings, striking out 11 and walking none, to hand the Red Sox a 3–1 victory over the Yankees. Crochet retired 17 straight batters at one point, stifling New York’s lineup ([abc7ny.com](https://abc7ny.com/post/mlb-playoffs-2025-new-york-yankees-road-world-series-begins-wild-card-matchup-boston-red-sox/17912182/?utm_source=openai)).
- Masataka Yoshida’s go-ahead, two-run single off Luke Weaver in the seventh inning broke a 1–1 tie, and Trevor Story added an insurance run with an RBI groundout. The Red Sox bull pen mopped up the final two frames for the save ([abc7ny.com](https://abc7ny.com/post/mlb-playoffs-2025-new-york-yankees-road-world-series-begins-wild-card-matchup-boston-red-sox/17912182/?utm_source=openai)).
- Boston’s Game 1 win continued a strong finish to the regular season (92–70), while the Yankees (88–74) look to bounce back in Game 2 and stave off elimination ([abc7ny.com](https://abc7ny.com/post/mlb-playoffs-2025-new-york-yankees-road-world-series-begins-wild-card-matchup-boston-red-sox/17912182/?utm_source=openai)).
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### New York Yankees 4, Boston Red Sox 3 (Series tied 1–1)
- Facing elimination in Game 2, the Yankees answered with a 4–3 victory powered by Ben Rice’s two-run homer in the first inning and Austin Wells’ tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth ([thescore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/events/90379/RECAP?utm_source=openai)).
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., benched in Game 1, delivered on both sides of the ball: diving for a key stop in the seventh and scoring from first on Wells’ eighth-inning knock to extend the Bronx faithful ([thescore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/events/90379/RECAP?utm_source=openai)).
- New York’s bullpen held firm over the final three innings, with Devin Williams working a one-hit eighth and closer David Bednar securing his first postseason save. The series now heads to a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night in the Bronx ([thescore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/events/90379/RECAP?utm_source=openai)).
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## Next Steps and Playoff Implications
- Thursday, October 2 will feature all four decisive Game 3 matchups. The Padres and Cubs will battle in Chicago; the Guardians and Tigers return to Cleveland; the Yankees and Red Sox meet once more in New York; and the Dodgers finish their sweep against Cincinnati in Los Angeles.
- Winners advance to the ALDS or NLDS: San Diego or Chicago will face Milwaukee; Los Angeles will meet the defending NL champion (pending Dodgers’ sweep); Cleveland’s victor plays Seattle; and New York or Boston heads to Toronto.
- Division Series action begins Saturday, October 4, with League Championship Series slated to start October 12 (NL) and October 13 (AL). The 2025 World Series is scheduled to begin on October 24, potentially extending to a Game 7 on November 1 ([sbnation.com](https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/1082065/mlb-playoffs-2025-bracket-full-schedule-results?utm_source=openai)).
These results underscore the urgency and unpredictability of October baseball, where every pitch can alter a franchise’s season and define legacies. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Wild-Card round.
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