2026 MLB playoffs: Winners and losers as Dodgers, Rays, Brewers advance, Yankees eliminated in sweep
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers advanced to the National League Championship Series by defeating the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres, respectively, while the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.
- The Rays' unexpected power hitters Víctor Mesa Jr. and Ryan Vilade played key roles in clinching the series against the Yankees, with both hitting crucial home runs.
- Yankees' Anthony Volpe suffered a tough break when a potential game-tying two-run homer was overturned due to fan interference, impacting the outcome of Game 3.
- Brewers' young star Jackson Chourio set franchise postseason records with six RBIs in the series and became the all-time playoff RBI leader for Milwaukee.
- The Braves struggled with situational hitting throughout their series against the Dodgers, going 1-for-23 with runners in scoring position, contributing to their elimination.
