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THE NEW YORK YANKEES AND THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS
It’s not often you get to celebrate two wins on a day you only play one game, but the Yankees and Brewers are more than happy to be the rare exceptions. New York clinched a playoff spot and Milwaukee clinched the NL Central, becoming the first two teams officially postseason-bound.
The Yankees clinched via a 10-inning 2-1 win over the Mariners. Anthony Rizzo drove in both runs for the Bronx Bombers, including off the game-winning double in the 10th inning. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have put up historic numbers, Gerrit Cole remains an excellent top-of-the rotation starter and rookies Austin Wells and Luis Gil have been crucial contributors.
Milwaukee clinched when the Cubs lost a day game to the Athletics. The Brew Crew kept the good vibes going with a 2-1 walk-off win over the Phillies. Jake Bauers got the winning hit.
It’s a really impressive year after a shaky offseason and plenty of in-season issues, too — notably Christian Yelich‘s season-ending injury. Newcomers Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz have stepped up alongside stalwarts Willy Adames and William Contreras offensively, and an excellent bullpen has held down the fort.
Both clubs are plenty familiar with playoff baseball, but neither have had much recent success. The Yankees are making their seventh trip in nine seasons but haven’t won a World Series since 2009, which is equivalent to forever for the sport’s most decorated franchise. Milwaukee will be making its sixth trip in seven seasons but hasn’t won a playoff series since 2018.
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Author: Zachary Pereles
September 19, 2024 | 9:10 am