NEWSLETTER
We’re back in action with another quadruple-header of Postseason action today with four teams looking to punch their ticket to the divisional series!
Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians (CLE Leads 1-0)
Game 1 in Cleveland was a battle of the Shanes with Bieber and the Guardians edging out McClanahan and the Rays in a tightly contested pitcher’s duel. All of the scoring came in the sixth inning with Jose Siri hitting a solo home run for the Rays in the top of the sixth and then Cleveland’s MVP Jose Ramirez struck back with a long ball of his own in the home half of the sixth, a two-run home run that gave Cleveland the lead for good.
Bieber allowed one run on three hits while striking out eight over seven and two-thirds innings. McClanahan allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out five in seven innings. In the 2021 Postseason, we saw only four starts of seven or more innings, and Bieber and McClanahan already gave us two on day one.
Broadcast Info
First Pitch: 11:07 AM (CT)
TV: ESPN 2
Radio: ESPN 1000
Starting Pitching Matchup
Tyler Glasnow (RHP) – 2022: 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 10 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
vs.
Triston McKenzie (RHP) – 2022: 11-11, 2.96 ERA, 190 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
Starting Lineups
Tampa Bay Rays
1. Yandy Diaz, 3B
2. Wander Franco, SS
3. Randy Arozarena, LF
4. Harold Ramirez, DH
5. Ji-Man Choi, 1B
6. Isaac Parades, 2B
7. Manuel Margot, RF
8. Christian Bethancourt, C
9. Jose Siri, CF
Cleveland Guardians
1. Steven Kwan, LF
2. Amed Rosario, SS
3. Jose Ramirez, 3B
4. Josh Naylor, 1B
5. Oscar Gonzalez, RF
6. Andres Gimenez, 2B
7. Will Brennan, DH
8. Austin Hedges, C
9. Myles Straw, CF
Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays (SEA Leads 1-0)
Seattle won their first Postseason game since 2001 with a Game 1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday afternoon. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run, and the Mariners ambushed Alek Manoah with a four-run first inning at the Rogers Centre.
The M’s big trade deadline acquisition Luis Castillo blanked the Blue Jays’ high-powered offense for seven-plus innings, and the bullpen finished the job for Seattle who can punch their ticket to the ALDS today.
Broadcast Info
First Pitch: 3:07 PM (CT)
TV: ESPN
Radio: ESPN 1000
Starting Pitching Matchup
Robbie Ray (LHP) – 2022: 12-12, 3.71 ERA, 212 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
vs.
Kevin Gausman (RHP) – 2022: 12-10, 3.35 ERA, 205 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
Starting Lineups
Seattle Mariners
1. Julio Rodriguez, CF
2. Ty France, 1B
3. Eugenio Suarez, 3B
4. Cal Raleigh, C
5. Mitch Haniger, RF
6. Adam Frazier, 2B
7. Carlos Santana, DH
8. Jarred Kelenic, LF
9. J.P. Crawford, SS
Toronto Blue Jays
1. George Springer, CF
2. Bo Bichette, SS
3. Vlad Guerrero Jr., 1B
4. Alejandro Kirk, DH
5. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
6. Matt Chapman, 3B
7. Danny Jansen, C
8. Whit Merrifield, LF
9. Santiago Espinal, 2B
San Diego Padres at New York Mets (SD Leads 1-0)
Broadcast Info
First Pitch: 6:36 PM (CT)
TV: ESPN
Radio: ESPN 1000
Starting Pitching Matchup
Blake Snell (LHP) – 2022: 8-10, 3.38 ERA, 171 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
vs.
Jacob deGrom (RHP) – 2022: 5-4, 3.08 ERA, 102 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
Starting Lineups
San Diego Padres
1. Jurickson Profar, LF
2. Juan Soto, RF
3. Manny Machado, 3B
4. Josh Bell, DH
5. Jake Cronenworth, 2B
6. Brandon Drury, 1B
7. Ha-Seong Kim, SS
8. Trent Grisham, CF
9. Austin Nola, C
Toronto Blue Jays
1. Brandon Nimmo, CF
2. Starling Marte, RF
3. Francisco Lindor, SS
4. Pete Alonso, 1B
5. Mark Canha, LF
6. Jeff McNeil, 2B
7. Eduardo Escobar, 3B
8. Darin Ruf, DH
9. Tomas Nido, C
Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals (PHI Leads 1-0)
The Phillies treated us to our first ninth-inning comeback of the Postseason, plating six in the final frame to erase a 2-0 deficit and take Game 1 in St. Louis.
After striking out Rhys Hoskins, Ryan Helsley was just two outs from doing the same for the Cardinals. Then the Phils strung together a single, two walks, a hit by pitch, and another single to take the lead. They would tack on a few insurance runs before they were done and take the early lead in this best of three.
Broadcast Info
First Pitch: 7:37 PM (CT)
TV: ESPN 2
Radio: ESPN 1000
Starting Pitching Matchup
Aaron Nola (RHP) – 2022: 11-13, 3.25 ERA, 235 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
vs.
Miles Mikolas (RHP) – 2022: 12-13, 3.29 ERA, 153 K – Postseason: 0-0, -.– ERA
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia Phillies
1. Kyle Schwarber, LF
2. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
3. J.T. Realmuto, C
4. Bryce Harper, DH
5. Nick Castellanos, RF
6. Alec Bohm, 3B
7. Brandon Marsh, CF
8. Jean Segura, 2B
9. Bryson Stott, SS
St. Louis Cardinals
1. Lars Nootbar, RF
2. Albert Pujols, DH
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Brendan Donovan, 2B
6. Juan Yepez, RF
7. Corey Dickerson, LF
8. Yadier Molina, C
9. Tommy Edman, SS
