PLAYOFF DROUGHT OVER: Philadelphia Phillies clinch playoff berth for first time since 2011
Before the game, centerfielder Brandon Marsh said not thinking too much was part of the strategy.
After that, the playoffs will be business as usual. The division series will be best-of-five, while the league championship series and World Series will be best-of-seven.WHAT'S NEW IN BASEBALL'S WILD-CARD ROUND? Six teams each from the American League and National League will qualify for the postseason, including the three division winners in each league. The three wild-card teams in each league will be the teams with the best record that didn't win their division.
The wild-card round will feature four series: The No. 6 seed will play at the No. 3 seed in both the AL and NL. The No. 5 seed will play at the No. 4 seed.October's postseason festivities will bleed into November before a champion is crowned.