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Only four more Major League Baseball teams are in contention for the big World Series trophy, an unfortunate sign that the end of the 2025 campaign is fast approaching.
And as we did for the first two elimination rounds, Passion MLB's columnists took a look at the Championship Series in both leagues. Here are the results:
Mariners vs. Blue Jays
Charles-Alexis Brisebois: Toronto in 6: The last few days have been too chaotic for the Mariners to get the series off to a good start.
Félix Forget: Toronto in 5: The Mariners' fatigue will catch up with them in this series against an offense that's really tiring to face.
Maxime Trudeau: Seattle in 7: The Jays will hit their wall against a rival who seems to have his number. In a 4 of 7, Bichette's absence will be felt. I feel Cal Raleigh is on a mission to take his club to the World Series for the first time in its history.
Pascal Harvey: Toronto in 6. The Mariners' offense will have to be much more opportunistic if they hope to win against the Jays, and Toronto's forwards (led by Trey Yesavage) gained in confidence against the Yankees.
Sébastien Berrouard: Seattle in 6. Before the start of the playoffs, I had put the Mariners in the World Series, and I'm continuing in that vein. Even mortgaged by their fifteen-run game, Seattle's starting rotation and depth will have the upper hand.
Dodgers vs Brewers
Charles-Alexis: Milwaukee in 7. The Brewers have won their last eight games against the Dodgers: they have their number.
Félix: Los Angeles in 6: There's simply too much talent in California to escape, even if the Brewers will sell their skin dearly.
Maxime: Los Angeles in 6: You've got to give it to them, the Dodgers play smart, situational baseball. They're a team built for the playoffs and their depth will make the difference. They don't need relievers, they insert starters. Let's be honest, it's easy to have more depth than your rival when you have the highest payroll versus 22nd..
Pascal: Los Angeles in 6. Despite an average performance from Shohei Ohtani on forward, the Dodgers have too much talent not to overcome the valiant Brewers. Pat Murphy will need more than just pancakes to advance to the next round.
Sebastien: Los Angeles in 5. With the Dodgers' biggest challenge now behind them, the Phillies, experience and talent will make the difference.
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