2024 MLB League Championship Series Update

The emotions of the MLB continue in these defining stages when the four teams that remain alive fight tooth and nail for victory in the League Championship Series.

In this Series, we have enjoyed some intense games, with all the teams displaying all their power. In the series between the Mets and Dodgers, we have the Californian team ahead with a score of 3-1.Mookie Bets and Shohei Ohtani led the team to victory at Citi Field in the fourth game of the series.

On the other side, the Yankees are getting the job done in their series against the Guardians. While Cleveland won Game 1 at home in Game 3 of the series, it’s unlikely they can overcome the team that has looked the best throughout the 2024 MLB season.

The table is set for exciting matchups, with these teams leaving it all out on every pitch to advance to the coveted 2024 World Series.

2024 MLB League Championship Series: Mets vs. Dodgers

Mets 2.15	Dodgers 1.70
When?	Friday, October 18 at 5:08 PM ET, 4:08 PM CST, 3:08 PM MT, and 2:08 PM PT
Where?	Citi Field
Where can I watch it?	MLB.tv, ESPN, and Fox Esports

The Mets need to win every game from here on out, as they are in check with the Dodgers currently leading the series 3-1. For this game 5, the Mets starting pitcher will be David Peterson, who has one win this postseason with 8.2 innings pitched, 8 hits, and 5K. However, containing Ohtani and Bets, who are in great form, will be tough.

On the other hand, the powerful combination of Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts leading the Dodgers’ offensive charge has propelled them to the brink of their 22nd World Series appearance, marking the fourth time in the last eight years.

Ohtani started Game 4 of the series against the Mets with a home run and scored four runs, while Betts also contributed significantly by pushing in four runs.

The Dodgers convincingly defeated the New York Mets for the second straight night on Thursday, this time by 10-2, giving them a commanding 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.

Los Angeles will have Jack Flaherty on the mound as the starting pitcher, who has a 1-1 record this postseason, with a 2.92 ERA, 12.1 innings, 7 hits, and 8 K’s.

With that said, our prediction for this game is a win for the Dodgers.

Mets vs. Dodgers Betting Pick: Dodgers

2024 MLB League Championship Series: Guardians vs. Yankees

Guardians 1.975	Yankees 1.83
When?	Friday, October 18 at 8:08 PM ET, 7:08 PM CST, 6:08 PM MT, and 5:08 PM PT
Where?	Progressive Field
Where can I watch it?	MLB.tv, ESPN, and Fox Esports

The Cleveland Guardians secured their first Championship Series victory by defeating the Yankees 7-5 in a thrilling game. After tying the score in the ninth inning, they sealed the victory in the tenth thanks to a home run by David Fry.

Although the New York team came back against the best closer in the league, Emmanuel Clase, who allowed two home runs and three runs, the Cleveland offense responded in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run home run by Jonkensy Noel.

For this fourth game of the series, the Guardians will have Gavin Williams as the starting pitcher, while the Yankees will have one of their best pitchers this season, Luis Gil.

Gil finished the regular season with a 15-7 record and a 3.50 ERA. During away games, he maintained a 3.43 ERA in 14 appearances. This postseason marks his first playoff appearance, with his last pitching appearance dating back to Sept. 28 against the Pirates. While he has a personal record of 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA against the Guardians, he did not face them this season.

On the other side, the Guardians will turn to Gavin Williams to take the mound. Williams posted a 4.86 ERA and a 3-10 record during the regular season. He has not pitched in the postseason this year, with his most recent game against the Cardinals last Sept. 22. Williams has a home ERA of 6.55 in seven starts.

For this game, our prediction is a Yankees’ wins.