Wednesday’s MLB playoff schedule features four must‑win contests, each with a team on the brink. The American League opener pits the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 after a dramatic comeback. In the National League, the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves in Game 4, leading the series 2‑1. Also on the docket, the Tampa Bay Rays face the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres meet the Milwaukee Brewers. The coverage will include pre‑game lineups, live updates, in‑game analysis and post‑game takeaways.
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Highlights from Atlanta
Atlanta’s defense faltered, allowing a crucial run.
Shohei Ohtani makes his way around the bases to tie it! https://t.co/8svHwvjK5T
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Harris scored the go‑ahead run, putting Atlanta ahead 1‑0.
Money Mike makes a deposit
#LetItFly https://t.co/J69Ibe0vXx
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 7, 2026
Takeaways
Chicago leads the series 2‑1.
The game turned on José Ramírez’s electrifying performance. After a season hampered by hand and wrist issues, Ramírez unleashed a multi‑dimensional showcase. He sparked the fifth inning with a double, stole third base, and later crossed home on a hard grounder by Jo Adell. On defense, with the bases loaded, he turned a sharp Miguel Vargas grounder into a spectacular force‑out at third. Ramírez sealed the victory with a two‑run, two‑out triple in the eighth, delivering exactly when Cleveland needed it most.
Cleveland’s staff recorded 19 strikeouts, highlighting their dominance on the mound. The Guardians’ relievers stifled Chicago’s threats, limiting the White Sox to sporadic traffic against a deep rotation.
The win places Chicago one victory away from ending a 106‑year home‑clinching drought, as the Rate Field crowd roars for a potential series‑closing win on Thursday. The Guardians, however, must contain standout rookie Parker Messick, who has been a focal point in the playoffs. Game 4 promises intense competition and high stakes for both clubs. — Bradford Doolittle
Highlights from Cleveland’s win
Ramirez pads Guardians’ lead with 2-run triple
José Ramírez two-run triple
Guardians double their lead in the 8th! https://t.co/F1ZnIkWbIZ
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Jose Ramirez in the 5th inning: double, stolen base, run scored
Vintage José Ramírez.
#GuardsBall | StandGuard https://t.co/ODehNqYItY
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 7, 2026
Jose Ramirez just outright beat a throw home with the infield in and an exit velo of 105.9 mph hit right to the second baseman. His headfirst slide was elite. Most guys dont max out their slides. He did. 5-2 Cleveland Bot 5
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 7, 2026
Sox get a run back with back-to-back doubles
Tristan Peters drives in a run for the White Sox! https://t.co/xZIsFGnrrR
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Adell clears the bases!
JO ADELL BASES-CLEARING TRIPLE!
GUARDIANS LEAD! https://t.co/R8wa7HzTS0
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Guardians strike back on Kwan’s clutch single
Steven Kwan ties it for the Guardians! https://t.co/oWmSj4Ejey
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Teel doubles in the first run
WHITE SOX STRIKE FIRST
Kyle Teel drives in the first run of Game 3! https://t.co/3ht4Pbz4S3
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2026
Lineups
All times Eastern
Starting pitchers: Nick Martinez vs. Max Fried
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