All articles tagged with #al wild card series
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS Sports
The New York Yankees edged out the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3, with key plays by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and clutch hitting from Ben Rice and Aaron Judge, as the rivalry continues to determine who advances to face Toronto in the Division Series.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Detroit News
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are set for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series, with the Tigers aiming for a sweep after a 2-1 victory in Game 1, featuring notable lineups including Guardians' debutant Chase DeLauter. The series continues with key players and pitchers listed for both teams.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Garrett Crochet delivered a dominant pitching performance, retiring 17 consecutive batters, as the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 3-1 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, with Boston taking an early lead and closing in on advancing in the playoffs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS Sports
Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts led the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, with the Tigers now one win away from advancing to the AL Division Series.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Detroit News
Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance with a career-high 14 strikeouts, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series, showcasing his resilience and leadership in a crucial playoff game.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS Sports
The Yankees and Red Sox are set to face off in a highly anticipated AL Wild Card Series, with the Yankees holding a slight edge on paper in most position-by-position matchups, but the series remains unpredictable due to the nature of baseball's short series format and recent team form.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
The Toronto Blue Jays' 2023 postseason run came to an end with a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. One of the defining moments of the game was a pickoff play that caught Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off guard, denying the Blue Jays a chance to tie the game. Despite their aggressive baserunning throughout the season, this play backfired, leaving Guerrero reaching out for help as the Twins celebrated their victory. The loss encapsulated the frustrations the Blue Jays faced throughout the regular season, and Guerrero's image of disappointment will be a lasting memory of their playoff exit.