MLB postseason 2018: Schedule, results, bracket on road to 2018 World Series

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MLB postseason 2018: Schedule, results, bracket on road to 2018 World Series image

And then there were two.

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The playoffs began Oct. 2 with the NL wild-card game, followed by the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3. Now, it's down to the Dodgers, who repeated as NL champs, vs. the Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. 

This year's World Series will begin Oct. 23. Here's a look at the full schedule for the 2018 MLB playoffs with times, teams and results.

World Series schedule

Game Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Oct. 23 Tuesday Fox 8:09 p.m. Red Sox
Game 2 Oct. 24 Wednesday Fox 8:09 p.m. Red Sox
Game 3 Oct. 26 Friday Fox 8:09 p.m. Dodgers or Brewers
Game 4 Oct. 27 Saturday Fox 8:09 p.m. Dodgers or Brewers
Game 5* Oct. 28 Sunday Fox 8:15 p.m. Dodgers or Brewers
Game 6* Oct. 30 Tuesday Fox 8:09 p.m. Red Sox
Game 7* Oct. 31 Wednesday Fox 8:09 p.m. Red Sox

*If necessary.

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MLB playoffs bracket

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National League wild-card game

The NL wild-card game took place on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The Rockies bounced the Cubs from the playoffs with a 2-1 victory in 13 innings.

American League wild-card game

The AL wild-card game took place on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The Yankees advanced with a 7-2 victory over the Athletics in New York.

ALDS results

Astros defeat Indians 3-0

Game Result Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Astros 7,  Indians 2 Oct. 5 Friday TBS 2:05 p.m. ET Astros
Game 2 Astros 3,  Indians 1 Oct. 6 Saturday TBS 4:37 p.m. ET Astros
Game 3 Astros 11,  Indians 3 Oct. 8 Monday TBS 1:30 p.m. ET Indians

Red Sox defeat Yankees 3-1

Game Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Red Sox 5 , Yankees 4 Friday TBS 7:32 p.m. ET Red Sox
Game 2 Yankees 6,  Red Sox 2 Saturday TBS 8:15 p.m. ET Red Sox
Game 3 Red Sox 16,  Yankees 1 Monday TBS 7:40 p.m. ET Yankees
Game 4 Red Sox 4, Yankees 3 Tuesday TBS 8:15 p.m. ET Yankees

NLDS results

Dodgers defeat Braves 3-1

Game Result Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Dodgers 6,  Braves 0 Oct. 4 Thursday MLB Network 8:37 p.m. ET Dodgers
Game 2 Dodgers 3 , Braves 0 Oct. 5 Friday FS1 9:37 p.m. ET Dodgers
Game 3 Braves 6,  Dodgers 5 Oct. 7 Sunday FS1 8:07 p.m. ET Braves
Game 4 Dodgers 6,  Braves 2 Oct. 8 Monday FS1 4:37 p.m. ET Braves

Brewers defeat Rockies 3-0

Game Result Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Brewers 3,  Rockies 2 (10) Oct. 4 Thursday FS1 5:07 p.m. ET Brewers
Game 2 Brewers 4 , Rockies 0 Oct. 5 Friday FS1 4:15 p.m. ET Brewers
Game 3 Brewers 6,  Rockies 0 Oct. 7 Sunday MLB Network 4:37 p.m. ET Rockies

ALCS results

Red Sox defeat Astros 4-1

Game Result Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Astros 7 , Red Sox 2 Oct. 13 Saturday TBS 8:09 p.m. Red Sox
Game 2 Red Sox 7 , Astros 5 Oct. 14 Sunday TBS 7:09 p.m. Red Sox
Game 3 Red Sox 8 , Astros 2 Oct. 16 Tuesday TBS 5:09 p.m. Astros
Game 4 Red Sox 8 , Astros 6 Oct. 17 Wednesday TBS 8:39 p.m. Astros
Game 5 Red Sox 4, Astros 1 Oct. 18 Thursday TBS 8:09 p.m. Astros

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NLCS results

Brewers vs. Dodgers

Game Result Date Day Network Time Home team
Game 1 Brewers 6 , Dodgers 5 Oct. 12 Friday FS1 8:09 p.m. Brewers
Game 2 Dodgers 4 , Brewers 3 Oct. 13 Saturday Fox 4:09 p.m. Brewers
Game 3 Brewers 4 , Dodgers 0 Oct. 15 Monday FS1 7:39 p.m. Dodgers
Game 4 Dodgers 2 , Brewers 1 (13) Oct. 16 Tuesday FS1 9:09 p.m. Dodgers
Game 5 Dodgers 5 , Brewers 2 Oct. 17 Wednesday FS1 5:05 p.m. Dodgers
Game 6 Brewers 7 , Dodgers 2 Oct. 19 Friday FS1 8:39 p.m. Brewers
Game 7 Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 Oct. 20 Saturday FS1 9:09 p.m. Brewers

 

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