Countdown to MLB Qualifiers: Astros win playoff kicks
The hunt to play baseball in October is heating up.
Have some MLB Split races can go down the line, and each wild card’s position is still waiting to be taken.
This is where the playoff race in both leagues runs through Thursday night.
NL West
The Los Angeles Dodgers (99-44) holds the best record in the sport and won the division title on Tuesday.
NL EAST
The New York Mets (91-55) and Atlanta Braves (89-55) is competing in slugfest for the NL East, with New York ahead of Atlanta. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Phillies (80-64) is the number 3 NL wildcard.
NL CENTER US
The St. Louis Cardinals (85-60) have been one of the hottest teams since the All-Star and then fueled themselves to top NL Central. On the other hand, Milwaukee Brewers (76-67) was the first 7.5 games in the division and three games with no wild cards.
STANDARD NL WILD-CARD
Representative card number 1: St. Louis Cardinals
Representative card number 2: Atlanta Braves
Representative card number 3: Philadelphia Phillies
Representative card number 4: San Diego Padres
AL WEST
The Houston Astros (95-50) had a solid goal against AL West, secured a playoff spot on Friday and maintained a 14-game lead across the board. Seattle Mariners (80-63). Mariners is the 3 AL wild card.
AL EAST
The New York Yankees (87-57) remained on top of the AL East despite their side-game late in the game, holding a 5.5-game lead on Toronto Blue Jays (82-63). Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Rays (80-64) 4.5 games ahead of Baltimore Orioles (75-68) for the final AL wildcard.
AL MIDDLE
In a part that changed all summer, Cleveland Defenders (77-66) is the previous four games Chicago White Sox (74-71). The Minnesota Twins (72-71), who were top of the table throughout the first half, are now past the first five games.
STANDARD AL WILD-CARD
Representative card number 1: Cleveland Defenders
Representative card number 2: Toronto Blue Jays
Representative card number 3: Seattle Mariners
Representative card number 4: Tampa Bay Rays
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