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    MLB division series Day 1: Lineups, live updates, analysis

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    MLB division series Day 1: Lineups, live updates, analysis
    Dodgers go ahead on Teoscar Hernandez's 3-run homer (0:41)

    Teoscar Hernandez hits a homer deep to center field to put the Dodgers up 5-3. (0:41)

    The 2025 MLB division series started with a bang on a four-game Saturday.

    The Milwaukee Brewers rode a six-run first inning to a dominant win over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of the day. A second pair of division rivalries faced off as the Toronto Blue Jays slugged their way to an almost double-digit thumping of the New York Yankees. Then, in a highly anticipated NLDS showdown, Shohei Ohtani started his first career postseason game as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a late lead to secure a win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

    In the final matchup of the night, the Detroit Tigers took the lead in the 11th inning to secure a thrilling Game 1 victory against the Seattle Mariners.

    We’ve got you covered with all the action from Day 1, from the top moments to postgame takeaways from every matchup.

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    Takeaways

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    Detroit leads series 1-0

    The Tigers nearly collapsed at the end of the end of regular season, barely hung on to a playoff spot and then took two of three in Cleveland. Now, they’ve won Game 1 of the ALDS against Seattle — on the night before their ace, Tarik Skubal, takes the mound. On Saturday, Troy Melton, the rookie right-hander coming off a brutal showing in the wild-card round, provided four quality innings. Kerry Carpenter came up with a big two-run homer against an electric George Kirby. Zach McKinstry provided a two-out, run-scoring single in the 11th inning. And, in the end, Keider Montero retired the top of the Mariners’ order to secure the victory, continuing a dominant effort from basically the entire Detroit bullpen. Keep counting out the Tigers all you want; they keep finding a way. — Alden Gonzalez

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    Los Angeles leads series 1-0

    The Dodgers were reeling. Down 3-0, facing Cristopher Sanchez, at the house of horrors that is Citizens Bank Park, they were at risk of dropping Game 1 against Philadelphia. Then, Enrique Hernández whacked a two-run double that helped chase Sanchez. And Teoscar Hernandez followed with a three-run, opposite-field home run off reliever Matt Strahm. And with Tyler Glasnow, Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki throwing three scoreless innings, the Dodgers took Game 1 on the strength of their depth more than their stars showing out. Los Angeles showed last October that its depth is as much a hallmark as its stars. As this series continues with the Dodgers having home-field advantage after securing a win on the road, the Phillies know the challenge ahead: There is no such thing as a safe lead against Los Angeles. — Jeff Passan

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    Toronto leads series 1-0

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    Add Saturday’s sixth inning to the vault of Aaron Judge’s October troubles. Toronto’s Kevin Gausman cruised through five scoreless innings, needing just 50 pitches to secure 15 outs, before finding trouble. Anthony Volpe drove a leadoff double, Austin Wells smacked a single, and Trent Grisham walked to load the bases for Judge. The Yankees’ superstar had singled off Gausman in the first inning for his fifth hit (all singles until that point) of this postseason, and Judge has more career home runs off Gausman than any other pitcher in his career. It was a prime opportunity to supply his first major moment in these playoffs. But Judge fell short, striking out on a 3-2 slider down and away that would’ve been ball four. Cody Bellinger followed with a walk to score a run, but that’s all the Yankees scored in the frame — and in the game — after Ben Rice popped out and Giancarlo Stanton struck out.

    The Blue Jays, meanwhile, didn’t waste their opportunities. They went 5-for-10 with runners in scoring position as they chased Luis Gil in the third inning and forced the Yankees to use five relievers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered. Alejandro Kirk homered twice. Rogers Centre, hosting its first postseason game since 2016, roared with each of the 10 runs scored. — Jorge Castillo

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    Milwaukee leads series 1-0

    The decision to start Matthew Boyd on three days’ rest backfired on the Cubs so quickly that it’s impossible not to point to that choice as the turning point in Game 1.

    Boyd wasn’t sharp down the stretch of the regular season, and after throwing 58 pitches on Tuesday, there were questions around whehter he could return to the mound so quickly and be effective. It was a head-scratching decision considering the team had a more-than-capable starter in Javier Assad ready to pitch after he was left off the wild-card roster. But Assad didn’t make the NLDS roster either — Cubs manager Craig Counsell called that a tough call — making the whole situation confusing. The Cubs blew this game long before Boyd lasted just two-thirds of an inning in Saturday’s opener. — Jesse Rogers

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    Top moments from Day 1

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    Tigers at Mariners

    Detroit breaks 2-2 tie in the 11th to take the lead and win Game 1

    “Julio” chants are loud in Seattle as J-Rod RBI ties the game

    One swing flips the game — and Tigers take the lead

    J-Rod gives Seattle crowd its first home playoff home run in 24 years

    What a special moment at T-Mobile Park

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    Dodgers at Phillies

    Roki Sasaki earns his first MLB save in Dodgers win

    Teoscar Hernandez hits three-run blast to give L.A. its first lead

    Dodgers get on the board thanks to a double from Enrique Hernandez

    J.T. Realmuto triples to give the Phillies an early lead

    Cristopher Sanchez strikes out the side to begin Game 1 — starting with Shohei Ohtani

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    Yankees at Blue Jays

    Jays players hyped after Game 1 win

    Toronto piles on with four-run inning

    Jays get out of zero-out, bases-loaded jam with just one run given up

    Alejandro Kirk joins in on the HR fun

    Jays bust out new postseason home run jacket

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives the Jays an early lead against Yankees

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    Cubs at Brewers

    Milwaukee finishes off a dominant Game 1

    Brewers bat around, put up six runs in first inning

    Brewers answer in a hurry

    Cubs come out swinging in Milwaukee

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    Lajina Hossain is a full-time game analyst and sports strategist with expertise in both video games and real-life sports. From FIFA, PUBG, and Counter-Strike to cricket, football, and basketball – she has an in-depth understanding of the rules, strategies, and nuances of each game. Her sharp analysis has made her a trusted voice among readers. With a background in Computer Science, she is highly skilled in game mechanics and data analysis. She regularly writes game reviews, tips & tricks, and gameplay strategies for 6up.net.

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