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Sep 30, 2025 Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser break down the thrilling MLB wildcard games. They analyze the Tigers' narrow victory over the Guardians and praise Skubal's pitching performance. The duo debates the Yankees vs. Red Sox and the Dodgers vs. Reds matchups, discussing vulnerabilities and pitching matchups. They also touch on Bruce Bochy's potential return to the Giants and Nafisa Collier's criticisms of WNBA leadership. Additionally, there's a recap of the Cubs' comeback win and a preview of the WNBA Finals.
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Starters' Deep Outings Define Game 1
- The Tigers' Game 1 win over Cleveland felt like classic low-scoring October baseball with starters going deep.
- Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser praised Tarik Skubal's dominant outing and its potential momentum shift.
Yankees Appear More Vulnerable Than Dodgers
- The Yankees look more vulnerable than the Dodgers in the wildcard round based on head-to-head trends and run differential.
- Tony argues the Red Sox matchup with the Yankees is unpredictable despite Yankees' superior record.
Use Matchups Over Records In Short Series
- Don’t assume season records decide short playoff series; recent head-to-head and matchup history matter more.
- Consider pitching matchups and seasonal head-to-head trends when forecasting short series outcomes.