The New York Mets made a winning start to their MLB play-off series against the Chicago Cubs, claiming a 4-2 victory.
Matt Harvey pitched 7.2 strong innings and struck out nine to lead the Mets to their win in the National League (NL) Championship Series.
Juan Lagares was two-for-three with two runs scored, while Travis d'Arnaud also had two hits for the Mets.
Daniel Murphy blasted a home run in the first inning off Cubs starter Jon Lester.
Starlin Castro's RBI double levelled the match, but Curtis Granderson's single brought in Lagares to score in the fifth inning.
D'Arnaud homered for the Mets before Granderson's sacrifice fly made it 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber hit a homer of his own to bring the Cubs within two, but they got no closer.
The Kansas City Royals took a 2-0 lead in the American League (AL) Championship Series with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Royals' rally to double their series lead came with a five-run seventh inning after a Toronto error.
Mike Moustakas went two-for-four with two RBIs, while Blue Jays ace David Price had dominated before the seventh.
Game three of the best-of-seven series is in Toronto on Monday morning (AEDT).