The 2023 MLB playoffs officially began yesterday. It was the first game of all the wild card rounds. All four of the wild card series game one was yesterday. It was a great start to the playoffs.
Rangers defeat Rays, 4-0.
The Texas Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in a final score of 4-0. The Rangers came out of the game and were the better team from the first pitch to the final pitch. Rangers starting pitcher, Jordan Montgomery pitched seven scoreless innings. The Rangers offense did their job. The Rangers will look to now sweep the Rays today and move on to the ALDS.
Twins defeat Blue Jays, 3-1.
The Minnesota Twins won their first playoff game in 19 years with a win over the Blue Jays. The final score was 3-1. Royce Lewis of the Twins was the headline of this game as he launched two home runs. Twins starter, Pablo Lopez also came up big for the Twins. Lopez pitched 5.2 IP, allowing just one ER. The Twins will now look to win their first playoff series since 2002.
Diamondbacks defeat Brewers, 6-3.
The young Diamondbacks teams took down the Brewers in the first game of the series with a final score of 6-3. Not everyone was expecting the Diamondbacks to win as they didn't have Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly on the mound. The Diamondbacks started Brandon Pfaadt. The Diamondbacks will now have a really good shot as they will be able to roll out Zac Gallen for game two, and Merrill Kelly for game three (if necessary).
Phillies defeat Marlins, 4-1.
The defending National League Champions took care of business against their division rival, the Miami Marlins in game one of the wild card. The Phillies won in a close one, 4-1. Phillies ace, Zack Wheeler took control of the whole game. Zack Wheeler came up huge for the Phillies, he pitched 6.2 innings allowing just one ER. Just like last year, the Phillies will now look to sweep the wild card round and advance to the NLDS.
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