Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to Big Dill Sports, and thank you for tuning in to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update." I'm your host, Dillon, ready to dive into some thrilling postseason baseball action.
Let's kick things off with a wild Game 4 in the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners. The Tigers pulled off a 9–3 comeback victory, roaring back from a 3–0 deficit to force a decisive Game 5. It all started with Seattle's early lead, courtesy of home runs by Dominic Canzone and Cal Raleigh. But Detroit wasn't going down easy. A four-run fifth inning breathes new life into their game. Then, rookie Riley Greene, with a 454-foot leadoff homer in the sixth, ignites a five-run rally. Javier Báez joins the party with his first postseason homer since 2017, and Gleyber Torres adds a solo shot in the seventh. Detroit's bullpen was lights out, shutting down Seattle to just two runs over the last six innings. Now, it's all tied up, and Game 5 is set to be an electrifying showdown in Seattle.
In the key performances: Riley Greene's explosive homer was a game-changer, Javier Báez notched four RBIs, and the bullpen was solid, anchored by Melton and Finnegan.
There was a bit of controversy too—Mariners' Josh Naylor caught in the middle of a sign-stealing scandal, leaving fans and commentators up in arms about sportsmanship on the field.
Now, moving on to the Blue Jays as they clinch their series against the New York Yankees with a 5–2 victory in Game 4. Toronto's bullpen was the backbone of their success, delivering 4 ⅓ scoreless innings after opener Louie Varland. George Springer, Nathan Lukes, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the offensive charge, securing their first ALCS berth since 2016. Guerrero Jr. was unstoppable, batting .529 with three homers and nine RBIs throughout the series. The Yankees struggled with an 8.47 team ERA, exposing weaknesses that the Blue Jays capitalized on.
In the clubhouse celebration, Guerrero Jr. channeled David Ortiz with a playful, “Daaaaaaa Yankees lose!” setting a lively tone to the victory festivities.
Heading over to the National League, the Chicago Cubs stay alive with a nail-biting 4–3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago came out swinging in the first inning, grabbing a quick 4–0 lead thanks to a Michael Busch leadoff homer and a two-run single from Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Brewers mounted a comeback, but Cubs’ reliever Brad Keller shut it down, earning his second postseason save. It’s a series now poised at 2–1 with Game 4 set to continue in Chicago.
And finally, the Phillies kept their hopes alive against the Dodgers with an 8–2 triumph in Game 3. Kyle Schwarber was the undeniable hero, launching two massive homers, one a 455-foot spectacle—the first of its kind at Dodger Stadium. The Phillies' pitching duo, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez, combined for seven scoreless innings, stifling the Dodgers’ bats. Meanwhile, Trea Turner had a standout performance with three hits and two RBIs.
To wrap up our highlights segment, let’s give a special shout-out to our 'big dill' of the day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His consistent powerhouse performance throughout the series cemented Toronto's path to the ALCS. What a remarkable player!
Before I sign off, let's look ahead. As postseason action heats up, expect high-leverage bullpens, intense pitching matchups, and off-field storylines that'll keep us all glued to the action. Keep it locked here on Big Dill Sports for all your updates and insights.
Catch you next time, baseball fans!
## American League Division Series Recaps
### Tigers vs. Mariners (Game 4): Tigers Force Decisive Game 5 with 9–3 Win
The Detroit Tigers erupted for nine runs on 12 hits to overcome an early 3–0 deficit and stave off elimination in Game 4 of the ALDS, evening their series with the Seattle Mariners at 2–2. After Seattle built a 3–0 lead behind home runs by Dominic Canzone and Cal Raleigh off starter Casey Mize, Detroit answered in a four-run fifth. In the sixth, rookie Riley Greene led off with a 454-foot homer, sparking a five-run inning that included Javier Báez’s first postseason homer since 2017 and Gleyber Torres’s seventh-inning solo shot. B áez finished with four RBIs, while Detroit’s bullpen combined to hold Seattle to two runs over the final six innings.
Series status: tied 2–2; Game 5 Friday in Seattle. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-smack-3-hrs-rout-mariners-even-alds--flm-2025-10-08/?utm_source=openai))
#### Key Performances
• Riley Greene: 2 runs, leadoff homer in 6th (454 ft.) ([newstimes.com](https://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/tigers-force-game-5-against-mariners-in-alds-with-21091433.php?utm_source=openai))
• Javier Baéz: 4 RBIs, solo homer in 6th; first postseason homer since 2017 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-smack-3-hrs-rout-mariners-even-alds--flm-2025-10-08/?utm_source=openai))
• Bullpen (Melton, Finnegan et al.): 6 IP, 2 R, 5 K after Mize’s 3 IP start ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-smack-3-hrs-rout-mariners-even-alds--flm-2025-10-08/?utm_source=openai))
#### Controversy
During the early innings, Mariners baserunner Josh Naylor was caught making highly visible arm signals to the Seattle dugout—what Fox announcers called “blatant” sign-stealing, reigniting debate over on-field sportsmanship and the role of technology in decoding signs ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/08/sports/mlb-announcers-shocked-at-mariners-for-blatant-sign-stealing-signals/?utm_source=openai)).
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### Blue Jays vs. Yankees (Game 4): Blue Jays Clinch Series with 5–2 Victory
The Toronto Blue Jays leaned on their bullpen and small-ball approach to down the New York Yankees 5–2 in Game 4, clinching their first ALCS berth since 2016. Eight Toronto pitchers combined for a four-out save by Jeff Hoffman, with opener Louie Varland and relievers delivering 4 ⅓ scoreless innings after starter Varland exited in the third. Toronto struck first in every game of the series and won Game 4 on RBI singles by George Springer and Nathan Lukes, plus an RBI double by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vlad Guerrero Jr. capped a spectacular series batting .529 with three homers and nine RBIs. Cam Schlittler issued three walks and gave up four runs (two earned) over 6 ⅓ IP with just two strikeouts. The Yankees’ 8.47 team ERA over four games underscored their struggles despite regular-season success.
Series final: Blue Jays win 3–1; advance to ALCS to face Tigers or Mariners. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-bullpen-shuts-down-yankees-seals-alds-game-4--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
#### Key Performances
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .529 AVG, 3 HR, 9 RBI in ALDS ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-bullpen-shuts-down-yankees-seals-alds-game-4--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
• Jeff Hoffman: 4-out save, first postseason save of career ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251008_TOR%40NYY/?utm_source=openai))
• Nathan Lukes: 2-run single in 7th inning; dagger to make it 4–1 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-2025-nlds-game-3-alds-game-4-live-updates-scores-results/live?utm_source=openai))
#### Spotlight Moment
In the visitors’ clubhouse celebration, Guerrero Jr. playfully mimicked David Ortiz with a “Daaaaaaa Yankees lose!” taunt—drawing laughs from Ortiz but ire from Yankees greats on FS1. The party continued with Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blasting amid champagne and beer ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/08/sports/vladimir-guerrero-channels-david-ortiz-in-blue-jays-celebration-da-yankees-lose/?utm_source=openai)).
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## National League Division Series Recaps
### Cubs vs. Brewers (Game 3): Cubs Avoid Elimination with 4–3 Win
Facing a potential sweep, the Chicago Cubs jumped out to a 4–0 lead in the first inning and held on for a 4–3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS. Michael Busch belted a leadoff homer—the second of the series—then Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a two-run single. Milwaukee briefly rallied with a solo homer and an RBI single by Jake Bauers, but Cubs reliever Brad Keller struck out Bauers with the bases loaded in the eighth and worked a clean ninth for his second postseason save. Cubs starter Drew Pomeranz earned the win after middle relief, while Brewers’ Quinn Priester was chased after allowing four runs in just 0.2 IP.
Series status: Brewers lead 2–1; Game 4 back in Chicago. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-avoid-elimination-hold-off-brewers-game-3-nlds--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
#### Key Performances
• Michael Busch: leadoff HR, 3 hits in series; first ML player with two leadoff homers in same playoff series ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-win-nlds-game-3-2025?utm_source=openai))
• Pete Crow-Armstrong: 2 RBI single in 1st inning ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-avoid-elimination-hold-off-brewers-game-3-nlds--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
• Brad Keller: 2 K in 1 IP (8th), preserved lead ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-avoid-elimination-hold-off-brewers-game-3-nlds--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
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### Phillies vs. Dodgers (Game 3): Schwarber’s Two Homers Power Phillies 8–2 Win
Kyle Schwarber crushed two homers—including a 455-foot blast over the right-field pavilion—to power the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8–2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3, avoiding a sweep and cutting LA’s series lead to 2–1. Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez combined on seven scoreless innings, allowing just one run, while J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner each collected three hits and two RBIs. Dodgers’ ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled in his first relief appearance, giving up three runs in 1 IP, and Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5.
Series status: Dodgers lead 2–1; Game 4 Thursday in Los Angeles. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/kyle-schwarbers-2-homers-help-phillies-top-dodgers-avoid-sweep--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
#### Key Performances
• Kyle Schwarber: 2 HR, 3 RBI; first Dodger Stadium right-field pavilion homer in club history ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/kyle-schwarbers-2-homers-help-phillies-top-dodgers-avoid-sweep--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
• Aaron Nola/Ranger Suárez: 7 scoreless combined IP, 5 H, 4 K ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/kyle-schwarbers-2-homers-help-phillies-top-dodgers-avoid-sweep--flm-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai))
• Trea Turner: 3 H, 2 RBI ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401809280/phillies-dodgers?utm_source=openai))
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## Additional Notes & Headlines
• **Broadcast Banter:** During the Fox broadcast of ALDS Game 4, David Ortiz playfully sprayed Derek Jeter with his “Driven” cologne, prompting an irritated Jeter to lean away—but the segment underscored the chemistry that has boosted viewership since Jeter joined MLB on Fox in 2023 ([talksport.com](https://talksport.com/us/3628811/derek-jeter-david-ortiz-mlb-fox-mariners-tigers-cubs/?utm_source=openai)).
• **Offseason Implications:** With each series currently at a pivotal juncture, teams now turn to their off-day or scheduled starters (Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby in Seattle; Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage anchoring Toronto’s ALCS staff) to shape their Fall Classic chances.
As the postseason shifts into its final phases, fans can expect more high-leverage bullpens, strategic pitching matchups, and the occasional off-field flashpoint to fuel the narratives heading into the Championship Series.
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