2023 MLB playoffs highlights: D-backs heading to NLCS after Dodgers sweep, Astros to the ALCS
The 2023 MLB postseason rolls on! We already knew one of the four teams advancing to the league championship series, after the Texas Rangers completed their surprising sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The remaining three Division Series were in action Wednesday with much to be determined.
The Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 3-2, advancing to the ALCS for the seventh-straight time, where they will meet the Rangers.
In the nightcap, the Arizona Diamondbacks swept the series against NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers to punch their ticket to the NLCS for the first time since 2007.
Four home runs in the third inning from Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno gave the D-backs an edge, and in the end was too much to overcome for L.A. which fell 4-2.
Earlier, an NLDS rematch between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies shifted north to the City of Brotherly Love. The 104-win Braves had all the momentum after their "unbelievable" Game 2 comeback to even the series Monday, but Phillies stormed back thanks to two home runs each from Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos in a 10-2 romp.
We've got you covered with all the action, from top plays to the best moments from the "MLB on FOX" crew.
Check out the highlights below!
FINAL: Arizona Diamondbacks 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2
Back-to-back scores
Kiké Hernández batted in Will Smith which cut Arizona's lead in half to 4-2.
Right before, Max Muncy put the wheels on to get the Dodgers their first score of the night at the top of the seventh off an RBI from Chris Taylor.
FOUR HOME RUNS IN ONE INNING!
After a fouled homer was called back, Gabriel Moreno's next swing was a home run to center field which helped the D-backs to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third.
Arizona became the first team in postseason history to hit four in one inning.
Christian Walker hammered one into left field to push the lead to 3-0.
Ketel Marte hit one to right field; Arizona went up by two.
Geraldo Perdomo knocked one into center field to give Arizona a 1-0 lead.
FINAL: Houston Astros 3, Minnesota Twins 2
Cut it to one
Edouard Julien got his first playoff home run and cut the lead to one in the bottom of the sixth.
Smooth play!
José Abreu with another!
Abreu's third home run in two days gave the Astros a 3-1 lead, their first of the game.
José Abreu crushes a two-run homer, giving Astros the lead vs. Twins
Five straight strikeouts from Astros starter Jose Urquidy
Michael Brantley ties it up!
The veteran Astros outfielder hit a solo home run of his own to knot the score at one run apiece.
Royce Lewis goes deep!
The former No. 1 overall MLB draft pick hit his fourth home run of the playoffs to give the Twins an early 1-0 lead.
Incredible double play!
After a leadoff double from the Twins' Edouard Julien, Jeremy Peña turned in another impressive defensive play by snagging a Jorge Polanco line drive and tagging out Julien on the basepaths.
FINAL: Philadelphia Phillies 10, Atlanta Braves 2
Back-to-back!
Nick Castellanos' second home run and Brandon Marsh's third hit of the game increased the Phillies' lead to 10-2.
Turner tank!
The Phillies' fourth home run of the game came courtesy of shortstop Trea Turner.
Bryce Harper AGAIN
A towering fly ball to center field landed for Harper's second home run in as many plate appearances — and another stare down of Orlando Arcia as he rounded the bases after Arcia's postgame comments Monday.
Rally-muto!
J.T. Realmuto kept things going with a two-run double to cap off a six-run third inning for the Phillies.
Bryce Harper LAUNCHES one
The Phillies superstar delivered in the postseason again with a mammoth three-run home run deep into the second deck of a raucous Citizens Bank Park to give Philadelphia its first lead of the game.
Castellanos evens it
Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos barely missed a home run in the top of the ninth during Game 2. He did not miss this one.
Braves strike first
Back-to-back hits from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies gave the Braves a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
Pregame Scene
"MLB on FOX" crew breaks down the matchup
Phillies vs. Braves: Who has the edge in the NLDS?
David Ortiz gave his props to a new October hero, Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez.
'MLB on FOX Pregame' crew breaks down Yordan Alvarez's postseason success
On the other side, Twins outfielder Royce Lewis spoke to Tom Verducci.
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