- Reuters
MLB roundup: Jays wrap up playoff berth
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits including a solo homer, Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven scoreless innings and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth with a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in Buffalo. Ryu (5-2) became the first Blue Jays starter to pitch in the seventh inning this season. After Anthony Bass gave up a run in the eighth, Rafael Dolis allowed an infield single in 1 1/3 innings and had three strikeouts to earn his fifth save of the season.
- Associated Press
Giants beat Rockies 7-2 to take lead in NL wild-card race
Mauricio Dubón hit a three-run homer off reliever Yency Almonte in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Wednesday night to move barely in front in a crowded NL wild-card race. Evan Longoria also went deep for San Francisco. Brandon Belt added three hits and walked twice.
- Associated Press
Giants lose 5-4 to Rockies, miss chance in NL wild-card race
The Colorado Rockies are determined to do anything to stay in a crowded National League playoff race. The San Francisco Giants know they can't miss any more opportunities with the powerful Padres coming to town to close out the season. Raimel Tapia hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, and the Rockies rallied to keep contending San Francisco from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race by beating the Giants 5-4 on Thursday.
NL West Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 17 | .702 | 0.0 | |
| 34 | 22 | .607 | 5.5 | |
| 28 | 28 | .500 | 11.5 | |
| 25 | 31 | .446 | 14.5 | |
| 22 | 34 | .393 | 17.5 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division