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Preview Roundups
September 26, 2019
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 12:35 PM ET
With a playoff berth on the line, the Milwaukee Brewers left little to chance with their biggest first inning in 13 months to clinch their second consecutive trip to the postseason for the first time since 1981-82. Already assured of at least the second wild card, the red-hot Brewers go for a three-game sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins are American League Central champs for the first time since 2010 and can now set their sights on getting ready for an ALDS matchup, likely against the New York Yankees. That preparation begins in earnest when the Twins complete a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.
Boston at Texas 2:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox might miss their visits to Globe Life Park, where they'll conclude a three-game series with the host Texas Rangers on Thursday. A 10-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday gave the Red Sox their fifth consecutive victory at the Rangers' home park, which will be replaced when Texas moves to Globe Life Field next season.
LA Dodgers at San Diego 3:40 PM ET
Kenley Jansen appears ready for the postseason after recording saves in consecutive games for the first time since late May. Jansen’s return to form would be a welcome sight for the National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers, who aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon.
Colorado at San Francisco 3:45 PM ET
Bruce Bochy's final homestand as manager of the San Francisco Giants continues on Thursday afternoon, when team concludes its three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. Bochy, who is retiring at the conclusion of his 13th season with the Giants, notched career win No. 2,002 on Wednesday as San Francisco prevailed 2-1.
Philadelphia at Washington 4:05 PM ET
The Washington Nationals have run roughshod over the Philadelphia Phillies since splitting the first eight contests of their season series. Washington bids for a five-game sweep and 10th win in its last 11 encounters with Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon when the National League East rivals meet at Nationals Park.
Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
Before they even took the field Wednesday, the skidding Chicago Cubs likely had a strong feeling they would be eliminated from postseason contention by the end of the night. The Cubs' faint hopes were snuffed out before they absorbed their eighth straight defeat -- a skid they will try to halt in the finale of a three-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
Miami at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has tormented the Miami Marlins during his rookie season, belting eight of his majors-best 51 homers against the cellar-dwelling club. The 24-year-old Florida native can tie New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's single-season rookie record with one more homer on Thursday as the Mets and Marlins play the finale of their four-game series at Citi Field.
Cleveland at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians’ dreams of an American League Central title have officially ended and their chances at a wild-card spot will be slim if they cannot win the rubber match of the three-game series at the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. The Indians gave up three runs in the first inning en route to an 8-3 setback Wednesday, falling 1 1/2 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the race for the AL’s second wild card.
Houston at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Wade Miley may have pitched himself out of the Houston Astros' playoff rotation due to a poor month of September. Miley aims to post a turnaround performance on Thursday, when the American League West-champion Astros visit the Los Angeles Angels for the opener of their season-ending four-game series.
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics were two outs away from a third straight loss and a drop in the American League wild-card standings before Matt Chapman changed their fortunes with one swing of the bat. Oakland attempts to move closer to a spot in the postseason when it visits the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for the opener of their season-ending four-game series.