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Wild Card Game 1 Losers' Comeback Odds
Which Wild Card Series Game 1 losers have the best chance to win the series?
In brief
Which Wild Card Series Game 1 losers have the best chance to win the series? The Red Sox, Astros, Cubs, and Phillies each have different comeback odds after losing Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, with the Phillies having the lowest chance at 9.64 on the Worst-Case Scenario scale. Originally reported by Mlb.
Red Sox
The Red Sox lost Game 1 to the Yankees 9-0 after Cam Schlittler dominated them with 9-0.
“Boston was silenced by Cam Schlittler, held to just three hits total and blown out late in a 9-0 loss”
Astros
The Astros lost Game 1 to the Yankees 6-3 after a late rally fell short.
“Trailing 5-0 through the top of the fifth in a bullpen game for both teams, the Astros’ late rally came up short in a 6-3 loss”
Cubs
The Cubs lost Game 1 to the Padres 8-0 after Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 405-foot home run.
“The first pitch thrown by Matthew Boyd was hit 405 feet by Fernando Tatis Jr. Things really didn’t get any better from there in a 8-0 loss”
Phillies
The Phillies lost Game 1 to the Braves 5-3 after blowing a 3-2 eighth-inning lead.
“Lost 5-3 to the Braves, blowing a 3-2 eighth-inning lead when Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran”
Red Sox Comeback Odds
The Red Sox have a 6.33 comeback chance on the Worst-Case Scenario scale, with Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez as key pitchers.
“WCS rating: 6.33, or how many innings Schlittler dominated Boston in Game 1”
Astros Comeback Odds
The Astros have a 7 comeback chance on the Worst-Case Scenario scale, with Hunter Brown as a potential Game 2 starter.
“WCS rating: 7, or how many at-bats the Astros went without a hit with runners in scoring position in Game 1”
Cubs Comeback Odds
The Cubs have an 8 comeback chance on the Worst-Case Scenario scale, with Nick Pivetta as a potential Game 2 starter.
“WCS rating: 8, or how many outs King was from no-hitting the Cubs in Game 1”
Phillies Comeback Odds
The Phillies have a 9.64 comeback chance on the Worst-Case Scenario scale, with Cristopher Sánchez as a potential Game 2 starter.
“WCS rating: 9.64, or the Phillies’ relief ERA in their last three games overall”
The headline
The Red Sox, Astros, Cubs, and Phillies each have different comeback odds after losing Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, with the Phillies having the lowest chance at 9.64 on the Worst-Case Scenario scale.
