We’re down to the final week of the regular season, which can only mean one thing: it’s crunch time for teams in the postseason mix.
Two of those clubs -- the Brewers and Padres -- have already begun a big series at Petco Park, with Milwaukee having clinched the National League Central but looking to wrap up the NL’s top seed and San Diego still clinging to hopes of a division crown of its own after clinching a playoff spot on Monday .
With October in sight, here’s a look at other important series to watch this week, games that will have major seeding implications for some clubs, and major implications for others who are trying to squeak into the playoffs.
(All series are three games, from Tuesday through Thursday)
Tigers at Guardians
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