There's nothing particularly "fair" about a 3 game series, not to mention forcing teams to play a doubleheader in the playoffs. This system rewards division winners, and rewards the team with best record by allowing them to face a team that had to spend its ace, or another high caliber pitcher, in the WC game. It adds excitement and immediate viewer attention with 2 elimination games. Nobody is watching a 3 game series. Nobody wants to attend a playoff doubleheader. Just stop with this idea of "fairness" being involved. If you want in to the division series round, win your division. Or deal with the 1 game playoff.