How are tiebreakers determined in the MLB playoffs if two teams have equal records?
In the MLB playoffs, teams within the same division face off in a best-of-five series, while those from different divisions compete in a best-of-seven series. After the regular season, if two teams end up with identical records, a series of tiebreaker games are played to determine the division or league champion.
The tiebreaker format varies based on the situation. If the teams are tied for the division title and do not have the best record in their respective leagues, the deciding factor is head-to-head record. If it is still tied, a one-game playoff is scheduled at the home field of the team with the higher seed.
For the League Championship Series (LCS), if two teams from the same division are tied, a one-game playoff is played at the home field of the team with the better record. For interdivisional ties, the team with the better regular season record hosts Game 1 and has "home field" advantage.
In the World Series, if the teams have identical records, the team with the better record in the Championship Series has "home field" advantage. The World Series is always played in a 2-3-2 format, with the designated home team alternating each game.
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