- Justin Verlander, newly retired, shared a warm on‑air moment with Freddie Freeman — Freeman congratulated him and referenced Verlander's emotional final start when his daughter ran onto the mound.
- In Game 3 the Dodgers beat the Braves: Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven innings, Kike Hernández hit a two‑run homer and Freddie Freeman added a solo shot.
- Verlander said leg pain prompted his retirement; he leaves a 21‑season, Hall‑of‑Fame résumé with two World Series rings and 3,560 career strikeouts.
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