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Ex-Red Sox Xander Bogaerts, Jordan Hicks, and more got in the playoff action yesterday

Tuesday's postseason schedule featured several notable outcomes across three different matchups. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies five to three, highlighted by Austin Riley launching a three-run shot after Jesus Luzardo and the Phillies pitching staff held an early advantage, while Chris Sale struck out nine batters across six and a third frames.

In the second contest, the Chicago White Sox overcame the Houston Astros six to three behind effective relief pitching from Jordan Hicks, who earned the victory, and David Sandlin, despite a two-run homer given up by Sean Newcomb. Finally, the San Diego Padres cruised to an eight to zero shutout against the Chicago Cubs as Fernando Tatis Jr.

and Manny Machado hit back-to-back homers off Matthew Boyd to begin the game, Michael King carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, and Xander Bogaerts added a solo home run.

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