Yankees and Tigers Look to Even ALDS Series on October 5

New York, NY — The American League Division Series (ALDS) continues Sunday, October 5, with two pivotal matchups. The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2, while the Detroit Tigers are set to take on the Seattle Mariners after a closely contested Game 1.

In the first game on Saturday, the Blue Jays dominated the Yankees, winning 10-1. New York, however, is favored to rebound in Game 2 with ace Max Fried taking the mound. Fried’s last appearances against Toronto during the regular season were less than stellar, allowing nine hits and 10 runs in 11.1 innings. Despite this, the Yankees’ offense hopes to capitalize on their power hitting as they led the league in home runs this season.

Meanwhile, the Tigers managed a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Mariners thanks to an 11th-inning single from Zach McKinstry, giving Detroit a 1-0 series lead. The Tigers’ Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young award winner and a standout performer in the wild-card round, will pitch for them in Game 2. Skubal’s performance in the postseason thus far has been impressive, with a 0.93 ERA over seven innings.

Despite being road favorites, both the Yankees and Mariners aim to even their respective series. The Blue Jays boast a strong batting record, leading in on-base percentage, while the Yankees have struggled with their bullpen, posting the highest ERA among playoff teams.

The stakes are high as the Yankees and Tigers look to secure crucial victories in their playoff journeys. The game starts at 4:08 PM ET, setting the stage for a thrilling afternoon of baseball.