Dodgers on Brink of Historic NL Repeat as Blue Jays Force Decisive ALCS Game and Ignite Toronto Showdown

After a thrilling showdown on Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Milwaukee Brewers, inching tantalizingly close to securing their spot as National League champions once again—a mere single victory away. The stakes? Oh, just the prospect of back-to-back World Series crowns, a feat that sends chills down any baseball fan’s spine. Now, the Brewers face a Herculean task, drawing inspiration from the legendary 2004 Boston Red Sox to claw back from an imposing 0–3 hole. But let’s be honest—it’s going to take more than magic, especially with a powerhouse like the Dodgers looming in Game 4.

In the latest episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive deep into the Dodgers’ masterful pitching display in Game 3, where they stifled the Brewers to just a single run. With the dynamic Shohei Ohtani gearing up for what could be a series-deciding start Friday night, the big question looms—can Milwaukee ignite what might be the most astounding comeback in MLB postseason lore?

But wait, there’s more. Our hosts unpack the Blue Jays’ impressive retaliation against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, leveling the ALCS at two games each. With the rivalry shifting back to Toronto post-Game 5, is tomorrow’s matchup make-or-break for Seattle? Toss in a rundown of telling insights from the Yankees and Phillies’ 2025 season wrap-up pressers, and you’ve got yourself a jam-packed episode that no baseball devotee can afford to miss.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night and are now just one win away from repeating as National League champions, with hopes of back-to-back World Series titles in their sight. The Brew Crew will need to channel some of the 2004 Boston Red Sox magic to overcome their 0–3 deficit but it won’t be easy, especially considering who they’ll be facing in Game 4.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss yet another stellar pitching performance from the Dodgers, with their staff allowing only one run in Game 3. With Shohei Ohtani set to take the mound in a potential closeout game on Friday night, can the Brewers begin arguably the biggest comeback in MLB postseason history?

Also on this episode, Jake and Jordan cover how the Toronto Blue Jays gave the Seattle Mariners a taste of their own medicine by winning two straight games at T-Mobile Park, evening the ALCS at two games apiece. With the series now set to return to Toronto after Game 5 in Seattle, is tomorrow night a must-win for the Mariners? The guys also recap key takeaways from the 2025 postmortem press conferences held by the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.