MLB postseason race shifts as Giants and Rockies face elimination

The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies were officially eliminated from the MLB postseason race on Sunday. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Atlanta Braves remain locked in a three-way contest for the league crown. The Milwaukee Brewers recently split a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs and dropped a series to the Cincinnati Reds, allowing both the Dodgers and Braves to gain ground in the standings. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves maintain a 4.5-game lead in the NL East following a split series with the Philadelphia Phillies. In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a four-game lead over the New York Yankees for the top spot, while the Boston Red Sox remain in third place.

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