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Soto Starts the Postseason with a Bang and Aquino Shares Appreciation

By Tab Bamford

Are you ready?

MLB put together this incredible hype video for the postseason.

Drama in D.C.

And here we thought the only drama in Washington was happening in politics. Things started off well for Milwaukee. The Brewers hit two home runs accounting for a three-run lead off Max Scherzer in the first two innings. Their dugout was lit.

But the Nats hung around long enough to make it interesting. Juan Soto provided the game-winning hit against Josh Hader with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to advance the Nationals to the NLDS. They’ll fly across the country to face the Dodgers.

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THE CHOSEN JUAN. ?

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Soto celebrated with his family after the clutch hit.

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¡La familia ante todo! ? #MLBDominicana ??

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Kelly looks good on Oakland

Oakland announced that Sean Manaea will start the wild card game against Tampa on Wednesday evening. They also announced their jersey selection and we’re 100 behind it.

Feelin’ Wild

The Rays are ready for the Wild Card game. The players look as loose as ever.

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Feeling a little wild. ?

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Aristides Aquino had a lot to be thankful for this season. He expressed his appreciation to those who helped him get to the big leagues.

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This applause is for GOD that gave me all the strength to compete every day, and for YOU GUYS! Thank you for support me all this season (All my fans, teammates, coaches, family, friends, Journalists and teams @reds @rojos @louisvillebats @tigresdellicey). It was magical for me, I'll always remember it! I enjoyed it a lot! See you next year! I'm going to work hard this off season to be a better player and continuing punishing some baseballs next year. #Punisher ??? ____________________________________ ¡Este aplauso es para DIOS que me dio toda la fuerza para competir todos los días, y para USTEDES! Gracias por apoyarme durante toda esta temporada (Todos mis fanáticos, compañeros de equipo, entrenadores, familiares, amigos, periodistas y equipos @reds @rojos @louisvillebats @tigresdellicey). Fue mágico para mí, ¡siempre lo recordaré! ¡Lo disfrute mucho! ¡Hasta el año que viene! Voy a trabajar duro esta temporada muerta para ser un mejor jugador y seguir castigando algunas pelotas el año que viene. #Punisher ???

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Fan Post of the Day

In celebration of the birthday of Hall of Famer Rod Carew (which was Oct. 1), a fan shared this classic commercial.

OTD

2016 – Aaron Sanchez took a no-hitter into the 7th inning to lead Toronto to victory. Sanchez picked up his 15th win of the year and claimed the American League ERA title in the process. More importantly, the Blue Jays secured home field for the AL Wild Card Game.

Happy birthday!

Noel Cuevas (b. 1991)
Rafael Lopez (b. 1987)
Oswaldo Navarro (b. 1984)
Marino Salas (b. 1981)
José Morban (b. 1979)
Víctor Santos (b. 1976)
Rafael Carmona (b. 1972)
Eddie Guardado (b. 1970)
Héctor Villanueva (b. 1964)
Mike de la Hoz (b. 1938)

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