The 2025 MLB playoffs are underway, with the Yankees and Red Sox facing off in a wild card round matchup, while the Cubs take on the Padres and the Tigers face the Guardians. The Detroit Tigers' ace, Tariq Skubel, put on a dominant performance in game one, striking out 14 batters and setting a new wild card round record. The Cubs' bullpen was lights out, shutting down the Padres in a 3-1 victory. The Yankees' Max Freed had a stellar outing, giving up zero earned runs through seven and two-thirds innings, while the Red Sox's Garrett Crochet struggled, giving up back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning.
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