2024 MLB Power Rankings: Handicapping the postseason field
On the eve of the MLB playoffs, Ben Verlander ranks every club still playing.SEPTEMBER 30
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Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
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Randal Grichuk - Homers in Game 162Grichuk is 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored during Sunday's 11-2 win over the Padres.
ImpactGrichuk tied his season high in runs Sunday and launched his 12th long ball of the campaign. The homer came against Matt Waldron in the eighth inning, plating Alek Thomas and extending the Diamondbacks lead. In his first year in Arizona, Grichuk is slashing .289/.347/.518 across 279 plate appearances.
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Eugenio Suárez - Goes yard in regular-season finaleSuarez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and an additional run scored during Sunday's 11-2 win over San Diego.
ImpactSuarez capped off the regular season with an excellent performance, lifting a solo homer off Matt Waldron in the seventh inning for his 30th long ball of the year. In 2024, Suarez is slashing .256/.319/.469 with 101 RBI and 90 runs.
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Ketel Marte - Clubs homerMarte went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 11-2 win over the Padres.
ImpactMarte tagged Martin Perez for a two-run home run in the fourth inning, marking the second baseman's 36th long ball of the campaign. In September, Marte is 15-for-63 (.238) with five home runs, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored. On the year, he holds a .932 OPS.
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Martín Pérez - Stumbles in regular season finalePerez (5-6) took the loss Sunday against Arizona, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.
ImpactPerez's final start of the regular season was lackluster, as the left-hander yielded six runs -- the most he's allowed in a start with the Padres this season. Perez entered the start having combined to allow two runs in his previous three starts. On the year, Perez has a 4.53 ERA with a 107:49 K:BB across 135 innings.
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