White Sox, Yankees advance to next round with sweeps as Munetaka Murakami provides quote of the year
The New York Yankees swept Boston in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cody Bellinger's three-run blast blew the game open in the sixth inning.
TL;DR
- Phillies forced a decisive Game 3 against the Braves after a comeback win.
- The White Sox swept the Houston Astros, advancing to the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox gave a humorous, inebriated post-game interview.
- The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox, setting up an ALDS matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Power hitting was crucial in these series, with home runs deciding key moments.
- The ALDS features three teams with low payrolls (Guardians, Rays, White Sox), challenging the narrative about small market teams.
- Cam Schlittler's performance will allow him to start Game 2 of the ALDS for the Yankees.