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As the regular MLB season winds down, the NL Wild Card race has come down to the wire. Due to rainouts for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, a doubleheader on Monday will determine the final postseason spots.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive into the two crucial games that will decide the fate of two teams, as well as the Arizona Diamondbacks’ hopes of clinching a playoff berth. The hosts analyze the unique starting pitching strategies of the Mets and Braves for game one and discuss why celebrations may be subdued due to scheduling conflicts.
In this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan also preview the American League Wild Card matchups featuring the Detroit Tigers facing the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals taking on the Baltimore Orioles. They make their predictions for the series outcomes, examine the storylines surrounding each matchup, and assess the strengths of each team’s roster.
(1:44) – Monday’s doubleheader madness
(19:49) – Turbo-mode recap of game 162
(22:31) – Astros-Tigers preview
(28:15) – Tigers pitching vs. Astros offense
(47:16) – Orioles-Royals preview
(50:15) – Who has the advantage in the series?
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