New postseason format isn't lowering the bar too muchSo far, the impact of baseball's expanded postseason is marginal.
Verlander exits early, Astros hold on for 3-1 win over O'sJustin Verlander pitched three scoreless innings before departing because of right calf discomfort, and the Houston Astros used five relievers to close out a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Orioles hit 5 homers, outslug Red Sox 15-10Anthony Santander hit one of the Orioles’ five homers and drove in four runs, and Baltimore outslugged the Boston Red Sox 15-10.