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Wild Card Game 2 Highlights
Four elimination games decide MLB Wild Card Series fates.
In brief
Four elimination games decide MLB Wild Card Series fates. The Phillies, White Sox, Red Sox, and Cubs face critical Game 2 matchups to avoid elimination in the MLB Wild Card Series. Originally reported by Mlb.
Game 2: Phillies vs. Braves
The Phillies’ clutch win in Game 1 set up a critical Game 2 matchup against the Braves at Truist Park.
“Did the Braves just withstand the Phillies’ best shot?”
Game 2: White Sox vs. Astros
The Astros lost their eighth consecutive postseason home game, but Hunter Brown offers hope for Game 2.
“Can Brown give the home fans something to cheer?”
Game 2: Red Sox vs. Yankees
The Red Sox’ month-long slump continues against the Yankees’ pitching staff in Game 2.
“Can the Sox end their month-long slump, against THIS pitching staff?”
Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres
The Cubs’ historic season faces a playoff exit threat with Anthony Rizzo’s poor performance.
“This isn’t going to be how PCA’s historic season ends … is it?”
Phillies’ Game 1 win
The Phillies won Game 1 with timely hitting and inventive bullpen usage from interim manager Don Mattingly.
“The Truist Park crowd looked and sounded legitimately shook.”
Astros’ Game 1 loss
The Astros lost their eighth consecutive postseason home game, going back to Game 2 of the 2023 ALDS.
“They’re now four games under .500 at Daikin Park for the season.”
Red Sox’ slump
The Red Sox scored an MLB-low 71 runs for the month, continuing their month-long slump against the Yankees.
“Cam Schlittler continued his dominance over them in Game 1.”
Cubs’ playoff threat
Anthony Rizzo is 5-for-30 in his postseason career, including 0-for-his-last-11, threatening a playoff exit.
“It’s nine innings away from another quiet playoff exit.”
The essence
The Phillies, White Sox, Red Sox, and Cubs face critical Game 2 matchups to avoid elimination in the MLB Wild Card Series.
