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NLCS/ALCS Gamethread: 10/12/2026

The 2026 MLB postseason kicks off with two pivotal League Championship Series games on October 12, as the National League and American League crowns clash for a World Series spot. In the NLCS, the Dodgers face off against the Brewers in Game 2 at 5:00 PM UTC, while the American League Championship Series begins with the Cleveland Guardians taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 at 8:00 PM UTC.

The Guardians, who secured their spot after an unexpected comeback, will face the Rays—a team that finished the regular season with a dominant 98-64 record. The series marks a high-stakes showdown, with the Guardians (85-77) aiming to advance to the World Series after overcoming the White Sox in the ALDS.

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