The American League Division Series are underway: Toronto dismantled the Yankees 10–1 in Game 1 to take a 1–0 lead, and Detroit edged out Seattle 3–2 in 11 innings, grabbing an early 1–0 edge.
In the National League, Milwaukee pummeled the Cubs 9–3 in Game 1, and Los Angeles eked past Philadelphia 5–3 behind a clutch 7th-inning homer.
Four teams remain in each league, each up 1–0 in their respective series. The race for the pennants is just beginning.