Multiple best-of-five Division Series remain active as of October 7, with the White Sox and Rays holding 2-0 leads in their ALDS matchups against the Guardians and Yankees, respectively, while the Dodgers and Brewers lead their NLDS opponents 2-1. Potential Game 4 and 5 contests scheduled through October 10 feature strong pitching staffs and bullpen depth that often extend contests into extra innings. Later rounds, including the League Championship Series beginning October 11, add further opportunities for prolonged games amid rested lineups and strategic decisions. Recent regular-season trends showed elevated extra-inning frequency in tight playoff-style environments, though early postseason results have featured mostly standard nine-inning decisions.