Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Hello and welcome to Big Dill Sports! I’m Dillon, your go-to guy for all things Major League Baseball. Today, we've got a jam-packed episode of "Daily Double Play" as we dive into the exciting showdowns from both the National and American League Championship Series.
Let’s kick things off in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead in the NLCS after last night's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. With just one more game needed to secure their spot in the World Series, the Dodgers are on fire. Shohei Ohtani set the tone early with a leadoff triple, and Mookie Betts brought him home with a double to get things rolling. It wasn't all smooth sailing, though. The Brewers responded quickly with an RBI single from Jake Bauers, but that was as far as they’d get.
Dodgers' starter Tyler Glasnow was a force on the mound, allowing just one unearned run over nearly six innings with eight strikeouts. After Glasnow, the Dodgers' bullpen came in to shut things down, with Rōki Sasaki closing with a perfect ninth inning. A defensive gem from Betts sealed the win, keeping the Brewers scoreless for seven straight innings. Aaron Ashby, Milwaukee’s starter, had a rough start, giving way to Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out nine across five innings but couldn’t stop the Dodgers' momentum.
Now, what about those Toronto Blue Jays? They’ve evened the ALCS at 2-2 with an impressive 8-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Max Scherzer, in his 500th career start, reminded everyone why he’s a future Hall of Famer. Refusing to let age slow him down, Scherzer gave Toronto the performance they needed, showing heat on his fastball that we haven’t seen all season. A dramatic moment on the mound in the fifth showed Scherzer’s fiery spirit and determination.
The Blue Jays’ offense came alive too. Andrés Giménez rocked a two-run homer to turn the game in Toronto’s favor, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added to his postseason legacy with a record-breaking solo shot. Their lineup just kept churning, keeping the pressure on Seattle all game long. With the series now shifting back to Toronto, the Blue Jays are riding high on momentum after evening things up.
Now, it’s time for our player spotlight, the 'Big Dill' of the day, and who else could it be but Tyler Glasnow. With a series-leading minimal ERA and another stellar postseason performance, Glasnow is proving to be a linchpin for the Dodgers, making him a true 'big deal' in this postseason lineup.
In other MLB news, the Blue Jays have made a roster change, with Joey Loperfido stepping in for Anthony Santander, who is out with back issues for the remainder of the postseason. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio is hopeful for Game 4 after exiting last night’s game with a leg cramp—an important note as the Brewers fight to keep their season alive.
That’s all for today’s edition of "Daily Double Play" here on Big Dill Sports. Thanks for tuning in. Make sure to join me again for more of the latest from the world of baseball. Until next time, stay sharp out there, baseball fans!
### National League Championship Series: Dodgers Dominate Brewers, 3–1 in Game 3
On October 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved within one win of returning to the World Series by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 3–1 in Game 3 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium, taking a commanding 3–0 series lead. Shohei Ohtani ignited the offense with a leadoff triple in the bottom of the first inning and later scored on a Mookie Betts double, putting Los Angeles ahead 1–0 through one inning ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251016_MIL%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)). The Brewers answered in the top of the second when Jake Bauers delivered an RBI single to tie the game, but that would be Milwaukee’s only tally.
Starter Tyler Glasnow provided a strong outing, allowing just one unearned run over 5⅔ innings while striking out eight and walking one, before handing the game to a shutdown bullpen ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)). Los Angeles relievers Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, and Anthony Banda combined for 3⅓ scoreless innings. Rookie Rōki Sasaki closed the ninth with a perfect frame highlighted by a spectacular defensive play from Betts, preserving the victory and keeping Milwaukee scoreless the final seven innings ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)). Brewers starter Aaron Ashby was roughed up in the first but ceded to Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out nine in five innings of work, yet suffered the loss after surrendering two runs in the sixth ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)).
Despite Milwaukee’s early hopes, including Caleb Durbin’s extra-base hits, the Brewers went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and committed a costly wild pickoff throw by closer Abner Uribe that plated an insurance run in the sixth ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)). With this result, the Dodgers stand one victory away from repeating as World Series champions, leaving the Brewers in the precarious position of needing to overcome history—only the 2004 Red Sox have ever come back from a 0–3 deficit in a best-of-seven series ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/brewers/news/dodgers-win-nlcs-game-3-2025?utm_source=openai)).
### American League Championship Series: Blue Jays Even Series with 8–2 Win in Game 4
In Seattle on October 16, the Toronto Blue Jays evened the ALCS against the Mariners at 2–2, powering past Seattle 8–2 in Game 4 at T-Mobile Park ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)). Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer delivered a vintage performance in his 500th career start (including postseason), firing 5⅔ innings of two-run ball, scattering three hits, issuing four walks, and striking out five while touching 96.5 mph on his fastball—his highest velocity of the season ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)). Scherzer’s effort was punctuated by a fiery mound visit in the fifth, where he emphatically refused to be removed, then retired the side to preserve his bid for the win ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)).
The Blue Jays’ offense flourished early. Seattle struck first in the second inning on Josh Naylor’s solo homer, but the bottom of Toronto’s order erupted in the third. Isiah Kiner-Falefa led off with a double and Andrés Giménez followed with a two-run homer off Luis Castillo, flipping the lead to 2–1 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_American_League_Championship_Series?utm_source=openai)). Gabe Speier relieved Castillo in the third, walked Daulton Varsho to force in a run, then two batters later, George Springer’s RBI double and a Matt Brash wild pitch chased home Springer for a 5–1 cushion ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_American_League_Championship_Series?utm_source=openai)). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh—his fifth of the postseason, breaking José Bautista’s franchise record for most in a single run ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025))—and Giménez capped the scoring with a two-run single in the eighth to make it 8–2 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_American_League_Championship_Series?utm_source=openai)).
Seattle managed to score again in the sixth when Eugenio Suárez singled home Jorge Polanco, but otherwise struggled to solve Scherzer and Toronto’s bullpen ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_American_League_Championship_Series?utm_source=openai)). With the series shifting to Toronto for Game 5 on October 17, the Blue Jays have regained momentum, demonstrating their resilience after dropping the first two home games.
### Standout Performances and Player Statistics
- Tyler Glasnow (LAD): 5⅔ IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 1 BB, 2 H; Series-leading 1.00 ERA over 15 innings in NLCS ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)).
- Alex Vesia / Blake Treinen / Anthony Banda / Rōki Sasaki (LAD bullpen): 3⅓ scoreless IP; Sasaki earned the save with a perfect ninth inning ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)).
- Jacob Misiorowski (MIL): 5 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 9 K, 1 BB; first Brewers rookie with 9 postseason Ks ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106018/dodgers-bullpen-brewers-nlcs-game-3?utm_source=openai)).
- Shohei Ohtani (LAD): Triple and RBI scored; batting .300 in postseason ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251016_MIL%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)).
- Max Scherzer (TOR): 5⅔ IP, 2 R, 5 K, 4 BB, touched 96.5 mph; first ALCS win at age 41+ since 2006 ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)).
- Andrés Giménez (TOR): 1 HR, 4 RBI; postseason totals rise to .333/.390/.650 ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)).
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR): Solo HR (#5 of postseason), .464 average, 1.479 OPS in 2025 playoff run ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)).
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR): Double and key RBI; batting .286, 1 HR in ALCS ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-win-alcs-game-4-2025)).
### Additional MLB News from October 16, 2025
- The Toronto Blue Jays removed outfielder Anthony Santander from their ALCS roster due to persistent back issues. Santander, limited all season to 54 games with a .171 average and six homers, went 3-for-15 with two RBIs in the postseason. He’ll be replaced by Joey Loperfido and is ineligible to return even if Toronto reaches the World Series ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/16/sports/blue-jays-remove-anthony-santander-from-alcs-roster/?utm_source=openai)).
- Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio exited Game 3 of the NLCS with a right leg cramp after fouling a pitch in the seventh inning. Chourio downplayed the injury, citing an overexerted swing, and expressed confidence in returning for Game 4, despite missing part of the NLDS with a hamstring strain ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/brewers-rf-jackson-chourio-leg-exits-game-3-2025-10-17/?utm_source=openai)).
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