The Colorado Avalanche look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Los Angeles Kings in game four.

The Miami Marlins bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals enter the matchup with the Chicago White Sox after losing three in a row. The White Sox are 11-15 overall and 4-6 at home. The White Sox have an 8-4 record in ...

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Mets. New York is 9-17 overall and 5-8 in home games. The Mets have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.14.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Joey Cantillo (1-0, 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (1-1, 2.86 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 35 strikeouts) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels. Kansas City has a 9-17 record overall and a 7-7 record at home. The Royals have a 6-2 record in games ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (2-0, 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Rays: Shane McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) ...

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) ...