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Key Storylines for Each Game 1 of the Division SeriesAs the postseason heats up, heres what you need to know for each of Saturdays Division Series openers: Tigers at Guardians - 1:08 p. m. ET, TBSSP: Tyler Holton vs. Tanner Bibee Can the Guardians recognize these revamped Tigers? The Tigers underwent a significant transformation after the Trade Deadline, with a drastic change in their performance. After parting ways with key veterans like Jack Flaherty, Mark Canha, Andrew Chafin, and Carson Kelly, Detroit turned things around, posting an AL-best 34-19 record post-July 30. However, theres a catch: Cleveland, the AL Central champion, hasnt faced Detroit since the deadline, when they last played on July 30. So, they havent seen the team thats surged since then. With a "pitching chaos" strategy from manager A. J. Hinchfeaturing bullpen games unless Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal is on the moundthe Guardians are in for a new experience. Will they be able to adapt quickly? Mets at Phillies - 4:08 p. m. ET, FOXSP: TBD vs https://www.philliesplayerfanstore.com/robin_roberts_jersey-30. Zack Wheeler Can Wheeler stop the Mets momentum? The Mets are coming off an exhilarating Wild Card sweep, and their energy is high. But now, they face the daunting task of taking down the Phillies, a team built to win it all right now. Zack Wheeler, a former Met, is on the mound for Game 1. Wheeler has been in great form, with a 1. 89 ERA in his last 11 starts. Add in his strong playoff record 2. 42 ERA in the postseason), and the Mets could be in for a reality check. Will Wheeler be the one to silence the Mets' recent surge? Royals at Yankees - 6:38 p. m. ET, TBSSP: Michael Wacha vs. Gerrit Cole Can the Royals generate enough offense? In their Wild Card sweep, the Royals relied heavily on outstanding pitching, as their offense struggled to put runs on the boardtotaling just three runs and one extra-base hit across two games. With the Royals facing Gerrit Cole in Game 1, the stakes are high, and the need for offensive improvement is clear. Kansas City hasnt been able to consistently score throughout the last month, and with hitters like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto for the Yankees, a lack of offense could spell disaster. Will anyone from the Royals lineup step up? Padres at Dodgers - 8:38 p. m Jimmy Rollins Jersey. ET, FS1: Dylan Cease vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto The Shohei Ohtani Moment While theres plenty of drama between these SoCal rivalsincluding the Padres' strong pitching, Freddie Freemans injury concerns, and Fernando Tatis Jr. heating upthe real focal point is Shohei Ohtani. With 869 career games under his belt, Ohtani is the active player with the second-most games played without a postseason appearance. His streak will finally end in this series, a significant moment that highlights why he joined the Dodgersseeking the chance to compete for a championship. With everything on the line, Ohtanis postseason debut will be one of the most highly anticipated moments of this postseason. Phillies Store |
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