MLB Division Series Set to Begin After Wild Card Sweeps

The Atlanta Braves advanced to the National League Division Series (NLDS) by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in their Wild Card Series, winning Game 3 by a score of 6-2 on October 1. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres each swept their respective Wild Card opponents (Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Chicago Cubs) in best-of-three series. The American League Division Series (ALDS) and NLDS are scheduled to commence today, October 3.