Sunday’s Major League Baseball Playoff Summaries

James Loney, Manny Ramirez and Derek Lowe have helped the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 1-0 lead in their National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs. Loney hit a grand slam and Ramirez added a solo shot to support Lowe in the Dodgers’ 7-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cole Hamels struck out nine while allowing two hits over eight innings and Chase Utley smacked a two-run double as the Phillies beat Milwaukee 3-1 in the opener of their National League division series.