The MLB announced the 2018 postseason schedule on Thursday, laying out some key dates for baseball fans this October.
The playoffs will begin on Oct. 2 with the National League Wild Card Game. The 114th World Series will start on Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Game 7 of the World Series would take place on Oct. 31 if necessary.
Here's how the road to the World Series breaks down:
Oct. 2: NL wild card game
Oct. 3: AL wild card game
Oct. 4: NL Divison Series begins
Oct. 5: AL Division Series begins
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