With the end of September and the MLB
regular season comes October and the Postseason,
home to some of the most iconic moments not
just in baseball, but in all of sports history. This
time of year has cemented the careers of legends
such as Randy Johnson, David Ortiz, and Mariano
Rivera. After an intense and, for Cardinals fans
at least, disappointing end to the regular season,
one that saw both the resurgence and collapse of
star-studded teams, the MLB Postseason is set to
deliver drama, upsets, and plenty of storylines. My
predictions so far have been hit or miss, but here’s
how I see the rest unfolding.
Championship Series:
National League (NL): No. 1 Milwaukee Brewers vs.
No. 3 Los Angeles Dodgers
As of the writing of this article, the Dodgers
hold a 1-0 lead in the series and a 2-1 lead in Game
2. Riding the momentum of a 6-1 postseason record,
Los Angeles looks dominant, while the Brewers,
who are 1-3 since Oct. 6, nearly being knocked
out by the Chicago Cubs, seem to be slipping. Still,
there’s a crucial statistic to consider: Milwaukee is
6-0 against the Dodgers this season. That makes me
think the Brewers are simply in a minor slump. Even
though the Dodgers will push this series to Game 7,
I believe the Brewers will ultimately prevail and
advance to the World Series.
American League (AL): No. 1 Toronto Blue Jays vs.
No. 2 Seattle Mariners
Following the Blue Jays’ domination of
the Yankees, whom I originally predicted to be in
this series, and the 15-inning thriller in which the
Mariners barely edged past the Tigers (gutting
their pitching staff in the process), I initially picked
Toronto. However, the series has told a different
story: Seattle holds a commanding 2-0 lead. I think
things will only improve for the Mariners as their
pitching recovers. While the Blue Jays might steal
one game, most likely Game 4, the Mariners will
close out the series 4-1 and begin preparing for
their first-ever trip to the World Series.
World Series: AL No. 2 Seattle Mariners vs. NL No. 1
Milwaukee Brewers
A wild World Series matchup, the first for
Seattle and the first in 40 years for Milwaukee,
promises to be one of the most exciting in recent
memory. The first two games in Milwaukee will be
split, and Games 3 and 4 in Seattle will also be split.
Game 5 will go down to the wire, with the Brewers
edging out a narrow win. Fueled by frustration,
the Mariners will storm back to dominate Game
6 and carry that momentum into a thrilling Game
7, where they will ultimately win the city’s first
championship.
