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MLB Playoff Picture Update 10/2: Brewers and Dodgers take the tiebreakers

The Yankees clinched the top wildcard spot in the American League. They will host the Athletics for Wednesday’s Wildcard Game.

E: Red Sox (1)

C: Indians (3)

W: Astros (2)

WC1: Yankees (4)

WC2: Athletics (5)

The first of the two divisional tiebreakers on Monday was in Chicago with the Brewers taking on the Cubs. This was easily the more exciting game of the day, with both starting pitchers — Jhoulys Chacin for Milwaukee and Jose Quintana for the Cubs — pitching well then handing off for strong bullpen performances.