Yankees and Tigers Look to Bounce Back in ALDS Playoff Showdown

NEW YORK, NY — There are just two playoff games scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, as the New York Yankees face off against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners in the American League Division Series (ALDS).

Despite losing Game 1, the Yankees, led by pitcher Max Fried, are favored against the Blue Jays. The Tigers, with Tarik Skubal on the mound, hope to take a 2-0 series lead against Seattle.

As strong pitchers compete, fans may find it challenging to predict home runs. However, some players stand out as potential contributors this Sunday. Outfielder Aaron Judge has been impressive in the playoffs so far, boasting a .400 batting average with six hits in four games. Although he hasn’t hit any homers yet, his power could surge against the Blue Jays, especially after an outstanding regular season where he hit 53 home runs.

On the other hand, Tigers outfielder Riley Greene presents an enticing option against Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo. Greene has a successful track record against Castillo, hitting 4-for-8 in his career with two RBIs and extra-base hits. Although Greene hasn’t homered against Castillo yet, he showed great potential throughout the regular season, hitting 32 of his 36 home runs against right-handed pitching.

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Peter, a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting, emphasizes the excitement surrounding these pivotal ALDS matchups as both teams aim to advance.