Major League Baseball’s Playoffs Begin with Wild Card Series
The playoffs in Major League Baseball are set to kick off with the four best-of-three Wild Card Series starting on Tuesday. The No. 4 San Diego Padres took on the No. 5 Atlanta Braves in the first game of their series at Petco Park in San Diego, with the Padres coming out victorious. The two teams will face off again on Wednesday as they look to advance to the next round.
If the Padres win this series, they will move on to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-five NL Division Series. Here is the schedule for the Wild Card Series:
| Game 1 | Tues., Oct. 1 | SD 4, ATL 0 | ESPN/fubo (try for free) |
| Game 2 | Weds., Oct. 2 | 8:38 p.m. ET | ESPN2/fubo (try for free) |
| Game 3 (if necessary) | Thurs., Oct. 3 | 7:08 p.m. ET | ESPN/fubo (try for free) |
Where to Watch
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2 | Time: 8:38 p.m. ET
Location: Petco Park (San Diego)
Channel: ESPN2 | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Joe Musgrove (6-5, 3.88 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (11-10, 3.25 ERA)
Odds: ATL +100 | SD -120; Over/Under: 6.5
The Padres are sending Joe Musgrove to the mound in Game 2 as they aim to secure their spot in the NLDS. On the other side, Max Fried will be tasked with keeping the Braves’ season alive after a challenging Game 1.
Here are the key storylines for each team heading into the Wild Card Series:
Braves: Atlanta secured a postseason berth in the final game of the regular season and is dealing with pitching challenges. With key players injured and a tired roster, the Braves face an uphill battle in the playoffs.
Padres: San Diego finished the season on a high note and boasts a strong lineup and pitching rotation. With a well-rested team and momentum on their side, the Padres are in a favorable position going into the Wild Card Series.
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