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MLB Wild Card 2026 discussion thread: Day 3

Wednesday's playoff action saw the White Sox eliminate the Astros with a 7-2 win to advance toward a series with the Guardians. The Yankees pushed past the Red Sox 9-2, setting up a meeting with the Rays, while the Padres defeated the Cubs 4-1 to earn a matchup against the Brewers.

Meanwhile, the Phillies forced a deciding third game against the Braves after securing a 4-3 extra-innings victory. Truist Park will host the final elimination contest as Aaron Nola takes the mound for Philadelphia against Ray Kerr of Atlanta, with the winner moving forward to face the Dodgers.

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