Monday, October 12, 2026 · final
The Lineup Is ranked 79 games on Monday, October 12 and found 3 worth watching, led by Guardians at Rays (importance 102). Here's how that day's slate finished.
Guardians85-777
Rays98-643The Guardians seized Game 1 of the ALCS with a two-run eighth, then added three in the ninth to beat the Rays 7-3 and take a 1-0 series lead. DeLauter went 3-for-4 with a home run.
Why it scores 102 →
Dodgers100-624
Brewers103-597Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4 behind William Contreras's three hits and three RBIs, including a home run, to take a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. His sixth-inning single put the Brewers ahead for good.
Why it scores 72 →
Bills4-137
Rams2-334The Bills beat the Rams 37-34 in overtime after Los Angeles erased a seven-point deficit to tie the game with five seconds left. James Cook III scored twice on 25 carries, and Tyler Bass won it with a 45-yard field goal.
Why it scores 62 →Every game gets an importance score, built from 11 factors — rankings, playoff stakes, rivalry, star power, elimination pressure, how close the game actually projects to be, and more. The score is explained, never a black box. Narratives are written from the real state of the season — not "tune in tonight."
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