Braves and White Sox secure playoff wins in Wild Card Series Game 1
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason commenced on September 29 with four Wild Card Series Game 1 matches. The Braves earned a 5-3 victory over the Phillies, taking a 1-0 series lead, while the White Sox triumphed 6-3 against the Astros, also leading 1-0 in their series. Cam Schlittler of the Yankees threw 6 ⅓ scoreless innings in a dominant performance, guiding New York to a 9-0 win over the Red Sox. The Padres overwhelmed the Cubs with an 8-0 shutout, highlighted by Michael King's seven innings of no-hit pitching. All teams lead their best-of-three series, with Game 2s scheduled soon.
- •Braves lead series 1-0 after defeating Phillies 5-3
- •White Sox win Game 1 against Astros 6-3
- •Yankees shut out Red Sox 9-0, Schlittler's strong showing
- •Padres dominate Cubs 8-0, King pitches seven no-hit innings
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"The Phillies' Jhoan Duran plan backfired and the Braves took a 1-0 series lead, while the White Sox out-bullpened the Astros
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