Los Angeles has recovered from its slump in late August into September and is headed to the NLCS by sweeping Arizona.
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NL wild-card game: Colorado-Arizona meet for the 20th time
The winner of Wednesday’s game advances to play the Dodgers.
Major league notebook: This time, Stephen Strasburg ready for postseason
Strasburg of the Nationals finally is ready for the part of the season that matters the most.
Major league roundup: First-inning catch saves Yankees
Aaron Hicks robs Wilson Ramos of a first-inning grand slam, and New York wins 6-1.
Blue Jays rough up Sale, Red Sox
Chris Sale allows four home runs and Boston falls to Toronto.
Major league notebook: Giants to add protective netting for next season
The Mariners, Reds, Rockies and Padres are also adding netting for 2018.
Major league roundup: Cubs top Rays for seventh straight win
Kyle Schwarber hit his 28th home run in the 2-1 win.
Red Sox use wild pitch to beat Orioles 1-0 in 11 innings
With Jackie Bradley Jr. scoring the game’s lone run, Boston posts its 15th extra-inning victory this season.
Major league notebook: Gordon’s home run sets major league season record
The home runs break the record set in 2000 at the height of the Steroids Era.
Indians’ streak ties American League record of 20
Francisco Lindor hits his 30th home run and Corey Kluber pitches a complete game in a win over Detroit.