Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" on Big Dill Sports. I’m Dillon, your host, guiding you through the exhilarating world of postseason baseball. The Division Series kicked off yesterday, and we have plenty to talk about, so let’s dive right in.
Starting with the National League, the Chicago Cubs faced off against their fierce rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. This was a high-energy game from the get-go, especially for the Brewers, who set the tone with a six-run first inning. Cubs' starter Matthew Boyd had a rough outing, and Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio took full advantage, going 3 for 3 and driving in three runs before leaving with a hamstring issue. Brewers’ ace Freddy Peralta was in fine form, striking out nine and guiding the team to a decisive 9-3 win to lead the series 1-0.
Heading over to Philadelphia, the Dodgers erased an early 3-0 deficit against the Phillies to snag a 5-3 victory. Teoscar Hernández was clutch with a three-run homer in the seventh, turning the game in L.A.'s favor. Shohei Ohtani, despite a rocky start, rebounded beautifully by striking out nine over six innings. Roki Sasaki sealed the win with his first postseason save, and the Dodgers now lead 1-0.
On to the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays broke their playoff losing streak in grand fashion, overwhelming the New York Yankees 10-1. Alejandro Kirk hit two homers, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. adding another in a commanding performance. Starter Kevin Gausman allowed just one run over nearly six innings. With this win, the Blue Jays hold a 1-0 lead.
In Seattle, the Detroit Tigers squeaked by the Mariners in a thrilling 3-2, 11-inning game. Zach McKinstry was the hero with a broken-bat RBI single in the extra innings, helping Detroit take a 1-0 series lead. The matchup was a pitching duel, with Kerry Carpenter's homer providing early spark for the Tigers.
Now, for our 'big dill' player—a standout making all the difference—this nod goes to Freddy Peralta of the Brewers. Not only did he set the tone with his strikeouts and control, but his performance was critical in leading Milwaukee to a significant Game 1 victory.
Before we wrap, let’s look ahead to the next games: Milwaukee aims to extend their lead against the Cubs with Freddy Peralta returning to the mound. The Dodgers, with Blake Snell starting, will face Philadelphia’s Jesús Luzardo as they vie for a 2-0 lead. Meanwhile, Toronto will try to widen their lead over the Yankees, and Detroit looks to edge closer to victory against the Mariners.
As the series heats up, each game carries immense weight. Be sure to catch the action and join me for more updates here on Big Dill Sports. Until next time, keep swinging for the fences and stay tuned for all things baseball.
## Postseason Preview: Four Division Series Kicks Off (October 4, 2025)
On Saturday, October 4, Major League Baseball’s postseason escalated with the opening games of both the American and National League Division Series. In the National League, the Chicago Cubs squared off against the Milwaukee Brewers in a rematch of their storied rivalry, while the Los Angeles Dodgers traveled east to face the Philadelphia Phillies. Simultaneously in the American League, the top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays hosted the New York Yankees, and the Detroit Tigers made the short flight across Puget Sound to battle the Seattle Mariners for the ALDS opener ([vivaelbirdos.com](https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-game-threads/64990/cubs-vs-brewers-yankees-vs-blue-jays-dodgers-vs-phillies-tigers-vs-mariners-a-mlb-division-series-game-thread-for-october-4-2025?utm_source=openai)).
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## National League Division Series – Game 1 Recaps
### Brewers 9, Cubs 3 (American Family Field)
Milwaukee set the tone early with a six-run first inning, capitalizing on Chicago starter Matthew Boyd’s shortened outing (0 ⅔ IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 K, 1 BB) to seize control of Game 1 en route to a 9–3 victory ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401809273?utm_source=openai)). Jackson Chourio tormented Cubs pitching, going 3 for 3 and driving in three runs in those first two innings before exiting with right hamstring tightness—a medical concern that could cloud his availability for Game 2 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/brewers-lf-jackson-chourio-hamstring-exits-vs-cubs--flm-2025-10-04/?utm_source=openai)). Brewers ace Freddy Peralta delivered a masterful performance, striking out nine over 5 2⁄3 innings while allowing just two earned runs and walking three, setting the Brewers up to lead the best-of-five series 1–0 ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401809273?utm_source=openai)).
### Dodgers 5, Phillies 3 (Citizens Bank Park)
In Philadelphia, the Dodgers erased a 3–0 early deficit to claim a 5–3 win behind a clutch Teoscar Hernández three-run homer in the seventh inning ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/teoscar-hernandezs-3-run-blast-powers-dodgers-past-phillies-nlds-game-1--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)). The Phillies struck first in Game 1 with a two-run triple by J.T. Realmuto and a sacrifice fly in the second inning off Shohei Ohtani, who nevertheless rebounded to strike out nine over six innings in his postseason pitching debut ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/teoscar-hernandezs-3-run-blast-powers-dodgers-past-phillies-nlds-game-1--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)). Los Angeles cut the deficit to 3–2 on a Kiké Hernández two-run double in the sixth before Hernández’s homer off Matt Strahm put the Dodgers ahead for good. Relievers Tyler Glasnow, Alex Vesia, and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki preserved the lead, with Sasaki recording the save ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/teoscar-hernandezs-3-run-blast-powers-dodgers-past-phillies-nlds-game-1--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)).
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## American League Division Series – Game 1 Recaps
### Blue Jays 10, Yankees 1 (Rogers Centre)
Toronto snapped a seven-game playoff losing streak with a 10–1 rout of New York, fueled by two home runs from Alejandro Kirk and three hits (including a homer) from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-break-playoff-losing-streak-with-blowout-yankees--flm-2025-10-04/?utm_source=openai)). Starter Kevin Gausman held the Yankees to one run over 5 2⁄3 innings, striking out three and walking two. Vladimir Guerrero’s first career postseason homer opened the scoring in the first, and additional late-inning outbursts—including a three-run eighth—broke the game open. The Blue Jays’ bullpen, featuring Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez, mowed down the Yankees thereafter, securing a dominant 1–0 series lead under the Rogers Centre lights ([bluebirdbanter.com](https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/game-recaps/59055/kirk-homers-twice-vlad-once-jays-win-game-one?utm_source=openai)).
### Tigers 3, Mariners 2 (11 innings; T-Mobile Park)
Detroit eked out a 3–2 victory in an 11-inning classic, capped by Zach McKinstry’s broken-bat RBI single that scored Spencer Torkelson for the go-ahead run ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-edge-mariners-11-inning-game-1-thriller--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)). The Tigers jumped ahead in the fifth on Kerry Carpenter’s two-run homer off George Kirby but saw Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez answer with a solo shot in the fourth and an RBI single later on. Rookie starter Troy Melton pitched four scoreless innings before the bullpen took over. Relievers Will Vest and Keider Montero combined to earn the win and save, respectively, after Carlos Vargas surrendered the decisive walk-and-single sequence in the 11th. Detroit now leads the best-of-five series 1–0 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-edge-mariners-11-inning-game-1-thriller--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Injury and Roster Updates
- Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s hamstring tightness, sustained after his explosive two-hit start, is under evaluation and threatens to sideline the NL’s rookie postseason star for Game 2 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/brewers-lf-jackson-chourio-hamstring-exits-vs-cubs--flm-2025-10-04/?utm_source=openai)).
- Mariners ace Bryan Woo, the AL West’s strikeout leader, was left off Seattle’s ALDS roster due to pectoral tightness, a significant blow to Seattle’s rotation depth ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/sports/mariners-ace-bryan-woo-off-alds-roster-in-massive-injury-blow/?utm_source=openai)).
- In Philadelphia, the Dodgers added veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw to their NLDS roster and will rely on Blake Snell as their Game 2 starter, per team announcements ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/clayton-kershaw-will-smith-dodgers-roster-nlds--flm-2025-10-04/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Looking Ahead: Game 2 Matchups
- **NLDS – Cubs at Brewers, Monday, Oct. 6 (8:08 p.m. CT on TBS)**
Milwaukee will send Freddy Peralta back to the mound, while Chicago counters with Kyle Hendricks in an effort to avoid a 0–2 hole ([bleedcubbieblue.com](https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2017/7/16/15979228/cubs-record-mlb-standings-schedule-broadcast-information?utm_source=openai)).
- **NLDS – Dodgers at Phillies, Monday, Oct. 6 (6:08 p.m. ET on TBS)**
Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell toes the rubber for Los Angeles against Philadelphia’s Jesús Luzardo, with the Dodgers looking to extend their series lead ([abc30.com](https://abc30.com/post/dodgers-lead-phillies-1-0-heading-nlds-game-2/17942154/?utm_source=openai)).
- **ALDS – Blue Jays vs. Yankees, Sunday, Oct. 5 (Game 2; TBD on TBS)**
Toronto will counter Luis Gil with lefty Trey Yesavage, opposite New York’s Max Fried, in hopes of taking a commanding 2–0 series lead ([bluebirdbanter.com](https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/game-recaps/59055/kirk-homers-twice-vlad-once-jays-win-game-one?utm_source=openai)).
- **ALDS – Tigers at Mariners, Sunday, Oct. 5 (Game 2; TBS)**
Detroit’s ace Tarik Skubal is lined up to start for the Tigers, facing Seattle’s Luis Castillo as the Tigers seek to go up 2–0 in the best-of-five series ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-edge-mariners-11-inning-game-1-thriller--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai)).
These series continue Monday with pivotal Game 2 matchups, and each winner will hold the upper hand in their respective best-of-five Division Series.
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