Dodgers, Red Sox Move Within One Game of W.S.

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to within one game of the World Series by winning Game 5 of the National League Championship Series 5-2 over the Brewers Wednesday afternoon. The series now moves back to Milwaukee.

The Boston Red Sox also moved to within one game of the World Series by winning Game 4 of the ALCS 8-6 over the Astros Wednesday night.

There was a controversial call in the second inning when the Astros’ Jose Altuve launched a drive over the right field wall. However, Boston outfielder Mookie Betts appeared to have the catch lined up when he leaped above the wall and a fan made contact with his glove. Umpires ruled the play fan interference and called Altuve out.

Machad Fined $10,000

Major League Baseball has fined Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machad $10,000 for kicking the leg of Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar in Game 4 of the NLCS.

Wednesday, October 17 Scoreboard

Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Milwaukee 2

NLCS -- Game 5

Thursday, October 18  Schedule (Time Central)

Boston at Houston, 7:09 p.m.

ALCS -- Game 5

Friday, October 19 Schedule (Time Central)

Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee, 7:39 p.m.

NLCS -- Game 6