Major League Baseball’s postseason continues with the start of the best-of-five Division Series. The No. 1 New York Yankees are facing the No. 5 Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium for Games 1 and 2 on Saturday and Monday. The Yankees earned a bye for the wild-card round as the AL’s top seed, while the Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles in their Wild Card Series.
For the complete 2024 MLB playoff schedule, click here. Here is the ALDS schedule:
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Game 1 |
Sat., Oct. 5 |
6:38 p.m. ET |
TBS |
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Game 2 |
Mon., Oct. 7 |
7:38 p.m. ET |
TBS |
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Game 3 |
Wed., Oct. 9 |
7:38 p.m. ET |
TBS |
| Game 4 (if necessary) | Thurs., Oct. 10 | 8:08 p.m. ET | TBS |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | Sat., Oct. 12 | 8:08 p.m. ET | TBS |
Where to watch Game 2
Date: Monday, Oct. 7 | Time: 7:38 p.m. ET
Location: Yankee Stadium (New York)
Channel: TBS
Probable pitchers: LHP Carlos Rodón (16-9, 3.96 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA)
Odds: NYY -145 | KCR +122; over/under: 7.5
After a close win with Gerrit Cole on Saturday, the Yankees will rely on Carlos Rodón to lead them to a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. The Royals will counter with Cole Ragans to even the series. The two teams have a playoff history with the Yankees holding a slight edge at 9-8 all-time against the Royals in the postseason.
Here’s what you need to know about the two teams:
Royals: The Royals have defied expectations by making the playoffs after a 100-loss season. Led by Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans, along with key veteran additions, the Royals are aiming to reach the ALCS for the first time since their 2015 World Series win.
Yankees: With a 94-68 record, the Yankees claimed the AL’s top seed. They are looking to return to the ALCS for the sixth time since 2009. During the regular season, the Yankees went 5-2 against the Royals.
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