The 2024 MLB postseason continued with the exciting Division Series matchups on Saturday. Three wild-card teams—the Tigers, Royals, and Padres—swept their series, while the Mets needed three games to eliminate the Brewers. As the Division Series began, baseball fans were treated to thrilling Game 1s across both the American and National Leagues.Copyright:Collected
In a historic clash, the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees met for the first time in the postseason since 1980. The game saw five lead changes, a postseason first, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. The Yankees edged out a 6-5 win, thanks to Alex Verdugo’s go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning. Luke Weaver sealed the victory with a four-out save, striking out three batters. Gleyber Torres and Austin Wells contributed crucial RBIs for New York, while MJ Melendez and Garrett Hampson drove in runs for Kansas City.
In Philadelphia, Zack Wheeler's dominant performance carried the Phillies through seven innings, but their bullpen faltered in the eighth, allowing the Mets to score five runs and secure a 5-1 comeback win. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, highlighted by Lane Thomas' three-run homer and a stellar outing from starter Tanner Bibee.
Stay tuned for Game 2 in the National League on Sunday, with the American League resuming action on Monday as the 2024 MLB playoffs heat up.
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