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Elephant Rumblings: Only One Wild Card Series Goes The Distance

Three of the initial postseason matchups concluded in sweeps, sending the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and Chicago White Sox forward while eliminating the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Astros. The upcoming divisional round features several rival clashes, including the Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays and the White Sox facing the Cleveland Guardians, alongside a matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Padres.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are heading to a decisive final game after Atlanta failed to complete a sweep. Philadelphia mounted a late comeback with consecutive home runs in the eighth inning and secured the extra-inning victory, forcing a winner-take-all contest.

Philadelphia has yet to name a starting pitcher for the elimination game, with Zack Wheeler mentioned as a potential option on short rest, while Atlanta weighs options that could include Grant Holmes. In other organizational news, supporters of the Athletics await the selection of a new general manager.

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