TrendsWide
[email protected]
Contact
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • National
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • National
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
TrendsWide
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

MLB playoffs Wild Card schedule, predictions, preview

souhaib by souhaib
September 29, 2020
in Sports
0
0
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Scott Boeck
 
| USA TODAY

play

October madness? Here’s how MLB’s wild postseason will work

SportsPulse: 16 teams will play in this year’s unprecedented MLB postseason. Mackenzie Salmon explains how the format, the bubbles and everything in between will work this October.

The Minnesota Twins claimed their second consecutive American League Central title, but it’s all talk until they win a playoff game. 

The Twins, who finished 36-24, host the Houston Astros in the three-game AL Wild Card series at Target Field beginning Tuesday.

The Twins have lost 16 consecutive postseason games dating back to 2004 and were embarrassed by the New York Yankees in the ALDS last season. 

For the Astros, they seek redemption after they were punished by MLB in January for illegally stealing signs during the 2017 season in which they won the World Series. 

The Astros are the first team, along with the National League’s Milwaukee Brewers, to qualify for the postseason with a losing record, finishing the shortened 60-game season 29-31. 

Schedule 

Tuesday, Game 1: Astros (Zack Greinke, 3-3, 4.03 ERA) at Twins (Kenta Maeda, 6-1, 2.70 ERA) – 2 p.m. ET, ABC

Wednesday, Game 2: Astros (Jose Urquidy, 1-1, 2.73 ERA) at Twins (Jose Berrios, 5-4, 4.00 ERA) – 1 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Thursday, Game 3 (if necessary): Astros at Twins – time TBD

Three things to watch

Astros arms: Houston enters the playoffs without former AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who is out for the season with Tommy John elbow surgery. They will now rely on Zack Greinke, a former Cy Young winner, Lance McCullers Jr., Jose Urquidy, and Framber Valdez in the rotation mix. That’s quite the contrast from last year when they had Verlander and Gerrit Cole.

Twinkie power: The Twins heavily rely on the long ball. Led by slugger Nelson Cruz, 51% of the Twins’ runs have come courtesy of the home run. Minnesota, who broke the MLB record for homers last season, ranked sixth this season with 91. Four hitters have at least 10 homers — Cruz (16), Eddie Rosario (13), Byron Buxton (13) and Miguel Sano (13). 

Starting nine: The Twins have been hit hard by the injury bug the last two months of the season. They haven’t fielded their full starting nine since July 30. Manager Rocco Baldelli enters the postseason with question marks regarding third baseman Josh Donaldson, out with a strained right calf, and outfielder Byron Buxton, sidelined with a head injury.  Meanwhile, the Astros have eight regulars who played in the World Series last season.

Prediction 

Twins in 3.



Source link

ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: dailymail sportusa today sport
ShareTweetPin
Previous Post

Supermarkets use aggressive tactics to sell customers life insurance

Next Post

Bullet Proof eMail Solution

souhaib

souhaib

Related Posts

Sports

Genoa 2-2 AC Milan: Pierre Kalulu strike ensures Milan stay top

December 17, 2020
Sports

Dawid Malan has become the world’s No 1 T20 batsman but now wants a spot on next year’s Ashes tour

December 17, 2020
Sports

Leeds owner on the verge of selling further 15% stake to the San Francisco 49ers

December 17, 2020
Next Post

Bullet Proof eMail Solution

EUR/USD rises for second day in a row but bearish trend remains

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Watch Black Dial Watch 116618

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Recommended

More than 80% of hospitalized coronavirus patients have neurological symptoms, study finds

4 months ago

A Sealed Copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 Just Sold for a World Record Price of $156,000

2 months ago

Pope Francis told an Italian newspaper: Maradona was a poet on the pitch and happiest millions

3 weeks ago

Covid UK: 12,282 new cases and 616 deaths recorded in daily toll

2 months ago

Categories

  • Australia
  • Business
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Deals
  • Discounts
  • Economie
  • Euro
  • Gaming
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized

Topics

bbc bbc health cnn ar business dailymail dailymail australia dailymail heath dailymail money dailymail sport day 7 euronews Health IGN rt arabic usa today usa today money usa today sport Women Fashion
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

2021 New Years Decorations, 56 PCS New Years Eve Party Supplies 2021, 42 Inch New Years 2021 Balloons, Happy New Year Decorations 2021, Gold and Black Balloons,Pom Poms Flowers,Hanging Swirls,Tassels

Amanda Knox says she ‘exists through the lens of Meredith Kercher’s murder’

Criminal investigations into violence and riots during the Navalny protests in Russia

Allied Precision 7621 1000-Watt Floating De-Icer

Man rescued from The Gap at Torndirrup National Park in Perth

Atalanta striker tried to make fun of “Ibra” .. When he heard his response, he remained silent and walked away

Trending

Deals

HIWENA Super Heavy Duty Snow Tube, Inflatable Snow Sled for Kids and Adults, Thicken 0.75mm Thick Material Winter Sport Tube

by souhaib
January 24, 2021
0

Price: (as of - Details) Product Description Enjoy Your Winter Snow Fun With Inflatable Sled...

Baker reveals how to make viral TIkTok trend with Nutella, Marshmallow fluff and Biscoff 

January 24, 2021

Ronaldo leads Juventus in front of Bologna in the Italian League

January 24, 2021

2021 New Years Decorations, 56 PCS New Years Eve Party Supplies 2021, 42 Inch New Years 2021 Balloons, Happy New Year Decorations 2021, Gold and Black Balloons,Pom Poms Flowers,Hanging Swirls,Tassels

January 24, 2021

Amanda Knox says she ‘exists through the lens of Meredith Kercher’s murder’

January 24, 2021

Follow us on social media:

UK Jobs

Recent News

  • HIWENA Super Heavy Duty Snow Tube, Inflatable Snow Sled for Kids and Adults, Thicken 0.75mm Thick Material Winter Sport Tube
  • Baker reveals how to make viral TIkTok trend with Nutella, Marshmallow fluff and Biscoff 
  • Ronaldo leads Juventus in front of Bologna in the Italian League

Category

  • Australia
  • Business
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Deals
  • Discounts
  • Economie
  • Euro
  • Gaming
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized

Recent News

HIWENA Super Heavy Duty Snow Tube, Inflatable Snow Sled for Kids and Adults, Thicken 0.75mm Thick Material Winter Sport Tube

January 24, 2021

Baker reveals how to make viral TIkTok trend with Nutella, Marshmallow fluff and Biscoff 

January 24, 2021
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2020 - TrendsWide

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • News
  • Business
  • Culture
  • National
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Opinion

© 2020 - TrendsWide