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Moments from the MLB postseason

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The Seattle Mariners celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 to advance to the ALDS on Oct. 8, 2022.
The Seattle Mariners celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 to advance to the ALDS on Oct. 8, 2022.
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Cardinals' Designated Hitter Albert Pujols walks back to the dugout after his final Major League at-bat on Oct. 8, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals’ Designated Hitter Albert Pujols walks back to the dugout after his final Major League at-bat on Oct. 8, 2022.
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Cleveland Guardian Oscar Gonzalez stares at his home run that ended a 15-inning game and propelled the Guardians to a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 8, 2022.
Cleveland Guardian Oscar Gonzalez stares at his walk-off home run that ended a 15-inning game and propelled the Guardians to a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 8, 2022.
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The Cleveland Guardians doused their mascot, Slider, in champaign after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays to secure a spot in the ALCS.
The Cleveland Guardians doused their mascot, Slider, in champaign after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays to secure a spot in the ALCS.
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Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger celebrates after crossing home plate in Seattle's come-from-behind victory on Oct. 8, 2022.
Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger celebrates after crossing home plate in Seattle’s come-from-behind victory on Oct. 8, 2022.
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Alex Bohm (#28) hugs Edmundo Sosa after Sosa caught the final out to send the Phillies to the NLDS on Oct. 8, 2022.
Alex Bohm (#28) hugs Edmundo Sosa after Sosa caught the final out to send the Phillies to the NLDS on Oct. 8, 2022.
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Jeff McNeil celebrates after hitting a 2-run double in the Mets' 7-3 win over San Diego on Oct. 8, 2022.
Jeff McNeil celebrates after hitting a 2-run double in the Mets’ 7-3 win over San Diego on Oct. 8, 2022.
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NY Mets' Francisco Lindor celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the Mets' 7-3 victory on Oct. 8, 2022.
NY Mets’ Francisco Lindor celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the Mets’ 7-3 victory on Oct. 8, 2022.
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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer (4) is hit by a pitch by Luis Castillo in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays fall to the Seattle Mariners 4-0 in game one of their American League Wild Card series at Rogers Centre in Toronto. October 7, 2022.
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer (4) is hit by a pitch by Luis Castillo in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays fall to the Seattle Mariners 4-0 in game one of their American League Wild Card series at Rogers Centre in Toronto. October 7, 2022.
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The New York Mets' Eduardo Escobar celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 7, 2022 in Flushing.
The New York Mets’ Eduardo Escobar celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 7, 2022 in Flushing.
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Seattle Mariners players come together after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Oct. 7, 2022 in Toronto.
Seattle Mariners players come together after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Oct. 7, 2022 in Toronto.
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Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate a two-run single by Jean Segura during the ninth inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 7, 2022 in St. Louis.
Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate a two-run single by Jean Segura during the ninth inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 7, 2022 in St. Louis.
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The Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri celebrates in the dugout after a solo home run in the sixth inning of a wild card baseball playoff game against the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 7, 2022 in Cleveland.
The Tampa Bay Rays’ Jose Siri celebrates in the dugout after a solo home run in the sixth inning of AL Wild Card Game 1 against the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 7, 2022 in Cleveland.
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Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets in the fifth inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 on Oct. 7, 2022 in Flushing.
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets in the fifth inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 on Oct. 7, 2022 in Flushing.
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The Cleveland Guardians bench rejoices after Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Oct. 7, 2022 in Cleveland.
The Cleveland Guardians bench rejoices after Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Oct. 7, 2022 in Cleveland.
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The St. Louis Cardinals' Juan Yepez reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Oct. 7, 2022 in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Juan Yepez reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of NL Wild Card Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Oct. 7, 2022 in St. Louis.
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Rob Lowe and Peter Guber, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, attend NLDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.
Rob Lowe and Peter Guber, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, attend NLDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole gestures to the crowd as he walks back to the dugout after the sixth inning in ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in New York.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole gestures to the crowd as he walks back to the dugout after the sixth inning in ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in New York.
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning of NLDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning of NLDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Atlanta.
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The Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates with Alex Bregman after hitting a three-run walk off home run against the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Houston.
The Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez celebrates with Alex Bregman after hitting a three-run walk off home run against the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 11, 2022 in Houston.
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The Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos slides to make a catch in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Oct. 11, 2022 in Atlanta.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos slides to make a catch in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Oct. 11, 2022 in Atlanta.
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The San Diego Padres' Ha-Seong Kim scores on a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith takes a late throw during Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.
The San Diego Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim scores on a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith takes a late throw during Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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The Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins spikes his bat after hitting a two run home run during the third inning NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins spikes his bat after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in Philadelphia.
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The Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates with J.T. Realmuto after hitting a two-run home run in NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper celebrates with J.T. Realmuto after hitting a two-run home run in NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in Philadelphia.
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The New York Yankees' Josh Donaldson throws out Owen Miller during the 10th inning of ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 14, 2022 in New York.
The New York Yankees’ Josh Donaldson throws out Owen Miller during the 10th inning of ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 14, 2022 in New York.
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The Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor gestures after doubling in the 10th inning of ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 14, 2022 in New York.
The Cleveland Guardians’ Josh Naylor gestures after doubling in the 10th inning of ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 14, 2022 in New York.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Trayce Thompson looks toward the umpire after sliding into second base during NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in San Diego, California.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Trayce Thompson looks toward the umpire after sliding into second base during NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in San Diego, California.
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The San Diego Padres' Nick Martinez celebrates after throwing out Chris Taylor to end the sixth inning in NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in San Diego, California.
The San Diego Padres’ Nick Martinez celebrates after throwing out Chris Taylor to end the sixth inning in NLDS Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2022 in San Diego, California.
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Bryce Harper celebrates after hitting a home run in the Phillies' Game 4 win over the Braves on Oct. 15, 2022.
Bryce Harper celebrates after hitting a home run in the Phillies’ Game 4 win over the Braves on Oct. 15, 2022.
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Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera celebrate after Cabrera's home run in Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera celebrate after Cabrera’s home run in Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
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The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS to advance to the Championship series on Oct. 15, 2022.
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS to advance to the Championship series on Oct. 15, 2022.
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Jeremy Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in an 18-inning long game against the Mariners on Oct. 15, 2022.
Jeremy Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in an 18-inning long game against the Mariners on Oct. 15, 2022.
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The Cleveland Guardians celebrate after walking-off against the Yankees to win Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
The Cleveland Guardians celebrate after walking-off against the Yankees to win Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
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Christian Vazquez jumps into the arms of Luis Garcia, after the Astros defeated the Mariners to head to the ALCS on Oct. 15, 2022.
Christian Vazquez jumps into the arms of Luis Garcia, after the Astros defeated the Mariners to head to the ALCS on Oct. 15, 2022.
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Padres players and fans celebrate after defeating the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
Padres players and fans celebrate after defeating the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS on Oct. 15, 2022.
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The San Diego Padres celebrate after defeating the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS to head to the NLCS on Oct. 15, 2022.
The San Diego Padres celebrate after defeating the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS to head to the NLCS on Oct. 15, 2022.
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San Diego Padres Trent Grisham signals he is safe, as he beat the tag during game two of the MLB Playoff's in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 12, 2022.
San Diego Padres Trent Grisham signals he is safe, as he beat the tag during game two of the MLB Playoff’s in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 12, 2022.
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLDS MLB Playoffs on Oct. 13, 2022.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLDS MLB Playoffs on Oct. 13, 2022.
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto watches his single against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS MLB Playoffs on Oct. 12, 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto watches his single against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS MLB Playoffs on Oct. 12, 2022.
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The Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez scores as the Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado misses the throw during ALDS Game 2 game on Oct. 13, 2022 in Houston.
The Seattle Mariners’ Eugenio Suarez scores as the Houston Astros’ Martin Maldonado misses the throw during ALDS Game 2 game on Oct. 13, 2022 in Houston.
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The Houston Astros' Ryan Pressly rejoices after the final out against the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 13, 2022 in Houston.
The Houston Astros’ Ryan Pressly rejoices after the final out against the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 2 on Oct. 13, 2022 in Houston.
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Matt Carpenter #24, Aaron Hicks #31 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees react to Giancarlo Stanton's three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2022.
Matt Carpenter #24, Aaron Hicks #31 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees react to Giancarlo Stanton’s three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2022.
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the NL Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2022 in San Diego.
Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the NL Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2022 in San Diego.
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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Luis Garcia catches a fly, as catcher Austin Nola backs him up during Game 1 of the NL Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2022, in San Diego.
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Luis Garcia catches a fly, as catcher Austin Nola backs him up during Game 1 of the NL Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2022, in San Diego.
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Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the sixth inning of game one of the NL Championship Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 18, 2022.
Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the sixth inning of game one of the NL Championship Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 18, 2022.
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Aaron Judge strikes out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
Aaron Judge strikes out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
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Ryan Pressly pitches during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in Game one of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
Ryan Pressly pitches during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in Game one of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
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Jeremy Pena celebrates a home run with Yordan Alvarez during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in game one of the AL Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
Jeremy Pena celebrates a home run with Yordan Alvarez during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in game one of the AL Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 19, 2022 in Houston.
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The San Diego Padres' Joe Musgrove fields a ball during the sixth inning of NLCS Game 3 on Oct. 21, 2022 in Philadelphia.
The San Diego Padres’ Joe Musgrove fields a ball during the sixth inning of NLCS Game 3 on Oct. 21, 2022 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jason Kelce chugs a beer during NLCS Game 3 on Oct. 21, 2022 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jason Kelce chugs a beer during NLCS Game 3 on Oct. 21, 2022 in Philadelphia.
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The Houston Astros' Alex Bregman hits a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in ALCS Game 2 on Oct. 20, 2022 in Houston.
The Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman hits a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in ALCS Game 2 on Oct. 20, 2022 in Houston.
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The New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter protests after striking out to end ALCS Game 2 on Oct. 20, 2022.
The New York Yankees’ Matt Carpenter protests after striking out to end ALCS Game 2 on Oct. 20, 2022.
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Members of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the NL Championship on Oct. 23, 2022 in Philadelphia.
Members of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the NL Championship on Oct. 23, 2022 in Philadelphia.
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Josh Donaldson of the New York Yankees tags out Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros at third base in the ninth inning in game four of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 23, 2022 in New York City.
Josh Donaldson of the New York Yankees tags out Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros at third base in the ninth inning in game four of the AL Championship Series on Oct. 23, 2022 in New York City.
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Jeremy Pena is announced as the AL Championship Series MVP after the Houston Astors defeat the New York Yankees in game four to advance to the World Series on Oct. 23, 2022 in New York City.
Jeremy Pena is announced as the AL Championship Series MVP after the Houston Astors defeat the New York Yankees in game four to advance to the World Series on Oct. 23, 2022 in New York City.
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