In 2024, it’s the last time we’ll enjoy four Major League Baseball games all in one day. On Wednesday, these divisional round playoff games bring high stakes as the Mets and Padres hold 2-1 leads over the Phillies and Dodgers, respectively. Meanwhile, the American League matchups are tied at 1-1 as they move to a different ballpark.
The excitement kicks off at 3:08 p.m. ET in Detroit with the Tigers hosting their first game since September 22nd. Each game has its own burning question hanging in the air.
Guardians vs. Tigers: Who Will Have That Big Inning?
Neither team is known for explosive offenses, so big innings are rare but crucial. So far, only three of eighteen innings have seen any runs scored! The Guardians managed five runs in one inning and two more later on during Game 1. The Tigers broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the ninth inning of Game 2.
Both teams rely heavily on their bullpens—especially since Alex Cobb is the only starting pitcher for this game and he’s barely pitched this year. It’s anyone’s guess if Cobb will perform well like he did on September 1st or not .
Fans might wonder which team will manage to break through with that decisive big inning today.
Phillies vs. Mets: Which Ranger Suárez Will We See?
These days, pitching often outshines hitting prowess—but not for these Mets! They’ve consistently scored high throughout six playoff games with scores of 8, 5, 4 (all in one dramatic ninth), and more! The Phillies have struggled offensively by comparison.
An early big inning from New York could send Citi Field into an OMG frenzy filled with Grimace celebrations !
Ranger Suárez has had ups-and-downs due to injuries; he ended his season poorly but shone brightly last postseason after similar struggles earlier on—can he keep Philly alive?
Yankees vs Royals: Which Superstar MVP Candidate Will Shine?
It’s tough seeing Juan Soto overshadowed here because he’s definitely still an MVP contender who played well when needed most during Game One victory against Kansas City Royals alongside fellow AL MVP candidates Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge…but neither performed up-to-par lately
Neither lineup boasts depth compared other playoff teams meaning superstars must step-up—or unexpected heroes emerge instead? What if stars suddenly get hot again though?!
Judge dominated regular-season stats yet faltered across recent postseasons while Witt led majors batting averages without much success thus far within series itself; perhaps playing home field advantage helps him regain form?
Dodgers vs Padres: Can Cease Handle Short Rest?
Facing elimination against powerful Padres offense means “all hands-on-deck” approach from LA Dodgers—a daunting task given San Diego’s scoring prowess throughout playoffs despite occasional dry spells between bursts such as six-run second inning during Game Three shifting momentum entirely thereafter…
Dylan Cease takes mound under unique circumstances having never started short-rest before following rough outing where Dodgers tagged him hard initially allowing five earned runs over just three-plus frames previously…
Will LA capitalize early enough securing lead necessary extending series another day? How do you think it’ll play out?
