Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Daily MLB news. Game scores, highlights and general news
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Welcome to Big Dill Sports, where we dive deep into the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd. I’m Dillon, your host, bringing you today’s episode of "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update." Let’s jump into the action-packed games from the National and American League Division Series.
First up, we’ve got the Dodgers versus the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS. The Dodgers pulled out a nail-biting 4-3 win, taking a 2-0 series lead. Blake Snell was the star on the mound, delivering six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out nine. The Dodgers’ offense ignited in the seventh inning when Will Smith hit a crucial two-run single, followed by Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single to make it 4-0. The Phillies weren’t going quietly, though. Otto Kemp tripled, and Trea Turner brought him home, with Nick Castellanos hitting a two-run double to cut the lead to one. But, Dodgers relievers Alex Vesia and rookie Roki Sasaki shut the door, preserving the victory.
Now, shifting gears to the Brewers versus the Cubs. Milwaukee surged ahead with a 7-3 triumph, thanks to Andrew Vaughn’s game-tying three-run homer in the first inning. William Contreras went yard in the third, while Jackson Chourio’s three-run shot put the game out of reach. Rookie Jacob Misiorowski impressed with three scoreless relief innings, keeping the Cubs’ bats silent. The stage is set for Game 3 at Wrigley Field, with the Brewers aiming for a series sweep.
Over in the ALDS, the Seattle Mariners took a 2-1 series lead against the Tigers with an 8-4 victory. Seattle’s offense was on fire, with homers from Eugenio Suárez, J.P. Crawford, and a two-run shot by Cal Raleigh. Logan Gilbert shone on the mound for the Mariners, striking out seven over six strong innings. Detroit rallied late, but Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz ended any hopes with a game-ending double play.
And let’s not forget the Yankees, who avoided elimination in dramatic fashion. Trailing by five, Aaron Judge ignited a comeback with a three-run blast to tie the game. Judge was unstoppable, finishing with three hits and four RBIs. Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s go-ahead homer in the fifth, combined with Yankees’ relentless offense, turned the tide. New York’s bullpen locked down Toronto afterward, setting the stage for a thrilling Game 4 back in the Bronx.
Now, onto our player spotlight segment, affectionately called the ‘Big Dill.’ Today, that title belongs to Aaron Judge. Judge's powerful swing and clutch performance kept the Yankees alive, proving why he’s a force to be reckoned with.
In other news, Josh Naylor rejoined the Mariners lineup after welcoming his first child. Derek Jeter had an unexpected family moment on live TV, interrupting the MLB pregame show. Meanwhile, Cubs fans are seeing a drop in ticket prices for the crucial Game 3 against the Brewers. Finally, a bunt controversy for the Phillies sparked heated debates among fans and analysts alike.
That’s all for today’s episode of Big Dill Sports. Stay tuned as we continue to cover the heart-stopping drama of the playoffs. I’m Dillon, reminding you to keep swinging for the fences. Until next time, stay sporty!
## National League Division Series
### Dodgers vs. Phillies – Game 2: Dodgers take 2-0 lead with 4-3 win
The Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS, seizing a 2-0 series advantage and moving within one win of the NLCS. Blake Snell was dominant, hurling six shutout innings, allowing just one hit while striking out nine and walking four before yielding to the bullpen ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809279?utm_source=openai)). In the top of the seventh, the Dodgers’ offense broke through against Phillies starter Trevor Luzardo, who had blanked them through six. Will Smith delivered a critical two-run single with two outs, extending LA’s lead to 3-0, and Shohei Ohtani followed with an RBI single to make it 4-0 ([nbclosangeles.com](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/dodgers-phillies-nlds-game-two/3787630/?utm_source=openai)).
Philadelphia mounted a furious late rally, as Otto Kemp tripled and Trea Turner followed with an RBI single in the eighth, then Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double in the ninth off Blake Treinen, cutting the deficit to one ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809279?utm_source=openai)). However, Dodgers relievers Alex Vesia and rookie Roki Sasaki (who notched his second save) combined to retire the final four batters, preserving the win ([nbclosangeles.com](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/dodgers-phillies-nlds-game-two/3787630/?utm_source=openai)). With the Phillies now trailing 0-2 and facing elimination, Game 3 shifts to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, where Aaron Nola will oppose the Dodgers’ rotation depth.
### Brewers vs. Cubs – Game 2: Brewers power past Cubs 7-3
The Milwaukee Brewers moved to the brink of the NLCS by downing the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in Game 2, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809274?utm_source=openai)). After Cubs leadoff batter Seiya Suzuki crushed a 440-foot, three-run homer in the first inning off opener Aaron Ashby to stake Chicago to a quick 3-0 lead, Milwaukee answered in kind. Andrew Vaughn launched a game-tying, three-run shot in the bottom of the first—making this the first MLB postseason game with both teams hitting three-run homers in the same inning—then William Contreras added a solo blast in the third to put the Brewers up 4-3 ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-win-nlds-game-2-2025?utm_source=openai)).
Spot starter Shōta Imanaga continued to struggle with the long ball, yielding the Contreras homer and later the Jackson Chourio three-run shot in the fourth off Daniel Palencia, which put the contest out of reach ([bleedcubbieblue.com](https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs-postseason/198679/cubs-brewers-recap-shota-imanaga-seiya-suzuki-mlb-scores?utm_source=openai)). Rookie Jacob Misiorowski was the only Brewer pitcher to record six outs or more, tossing three scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts and allowing just one hit ([new.cbssports.com](https://new.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-2025-nlds-game-2-live-updates-scores-results/live/?utm_source=openai)). The Cubs’ offense went cold after the fifth inning, retiring their last 15 batters in order. Milwaukee, now 97-65 on the season, will send Quinn Priester to the mound in Game 3 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon.
## American League Division Series
### Mariners vs. Tigers – Game 3: Seattle edges Detroit 8-4, within one of ALCS
The Seattle Mariners moved to a 2-1 series lead in the ALDS by defeating the Detroit Tigers 8-4 in Game 3 at Comerica Park, one win shy of their first AL Championship appearance since 2001 ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/168a32942f2d140cc74dbcff0d2379c8?utm_source=openai)). Seattle’s offense was paced by three solo home runs—Eugenio Suárez in the fourth, J.P. Crawford in the sixth—and a two-run homer by Cal Raleigh in the ninth, capping the scoring and making it 8-4 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809270?utm_source=openai)).
On the mound, Logan Gilbert authored another strong postseason start, allowing one run on four hits over six innings while striking out seven without a walk ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/168a32942f2d140cc74dbcff0d2379c8?utm_source=openai)). Detroit starter Jack Flaherty struggled with command, surrendering four runs (three earned) in just 3⅓ innings ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809270?utm_source=openai)). A late Tigers rally in the ninth—sparked by a Spencer Torkelson two-run double and an Andy Ibáñez RBI single—fell short after Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz induced a game-ending double play. Game 4 is set for Wednesday afternoon, with Detroit’s Casey Mize facing Seattle’s Bryce Miller.
### Yankees vs. Blue Jays – Game 3: Judge’s heroics extend New York’s season with 9-6 win
Facing elimination, the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3, cutting their ALDS deficit to 2-1 ([clickorlando.com](https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2025/10/08/judge-rallies-yankees-past-blue-jays-9-6-to-save-season-and-avert-alds-sweep/?utm_source=openai)). Trailing 6-1 entering the fourth inning, Aaron Judge smashed a dramatic three-run home run off reliever Louis Varland to tie the game; Judge finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a walk ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/sports/aaron-judge-has-his-huge-yankees-moment-with-game-tying-home-run/?utm_source=openai)). In the fifth, Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a go-ahead solo shot, and New York capitalized on two Toronto fielding errors to score eight unanswered runs ([clickorlando.com](https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2025/10/08/judge-rallies-yankees-past-blue-jays-9-6-to-save-season-and-avert-alds-sweep/?utm_source=openai)).
Starter Carlos Rodón had a rough outing, allowing six runs on six hits in 2⅓ innings, but five Yankee relievers combined for 6⅔ scoreless innings to preserve the comeback ([clickorlando.com](https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2025/10/08/judge-rallies-yankees-past-blue-jays-9-6-to-save-season-and-avert-alds-sweep/?utm_source=openai)). Tim Hill (1 ⅓ IP) earned the win, and David Bednar closed out the ninth for the save ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401809265/blue-jays-yankees?utm_source=openai)). The series shifts back to the Bronx for Game 4 on Wednesday night, where New York will look to tie the series, while Toronto aims to advance to its first ALCS since 2016.
## General News and Notes
- **Josh Naylor returns to Mariners lineup:** First baseman Josh Naylor rejoined the Mariners for Game 3 after missing the trip to Detroit for the birth of his first child. Naylor batted fifth and went 0-for-8 with a walk in Games 1 and 2, aiming to make a postseason impact after hitting .295 with 20 homers in the regular season ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mariners-1b-josh-naylor-returns-team-back-lineup-game-3-tigers--flm-2025-10-07/?utm_source=openai)).
- **Derek Jeter’s live interruption on MLB pregame show:** During Fox’s ALDS pregame broadcast, Derek Jeter received a live phone call from home amid a rain delay before Game 3, leading to an impromptu on-air moment. The five-time World Series champion used the break to discuss his family commitments and the Yankees’ need to contain the Blue Jays’ potent offense ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/sports/derek-jeter-phone-call-interrupts-mlb-pregame-show/?utm_source=openai)).
- **Cubs ticket prices drop for pivotal Game 3:** As Chicago faces elimination, secondary market ticket prices for the Brewers vs. Cubs NLDS Game 3 at Wrigley Field have fallen to an average of $148, down from $183 five days prior. Fans can still secure seats via Vivid Seats, with the series shifting to Wrigley on October 8 (Taillon vs. Priester) and potentially Game 4 on October 9 ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/ticket-sales/cubs-brewers-wrigley-field-nlds-2025-where-to-buy-tickets-best-prices/?utm_source=openai)).
- **Phillies’ bunt controversy sparks debate:** Following Monday’s 4-3 loss to the Dodgers in Game 2, Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson faced criticism for calling a ninth-inning bunt by Bryson Stott with runners on first and second. Analysts questioned the decision, arguing the team should have swung away to chase a win rather than play for a tie, a debate that intensified after the attempt led to an inning-ending out at third ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/sports/phillies-postgame-crew-erupts-in-shouting-match-after-game-2-loss/?utm_source=openai)).
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