The MLB postseason field for 2023 has been officially set, and the excitement is building as the Wild Card Series is set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Four matchups are on the horizon, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Texas Rangers, the Minnesota Twins face off against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Arizona Diamondbacks square off with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins.
To ensure that baseball fans don’t miss a single moment of the action, the games will be broadcasted on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. For those who prefer to stream the games, platforms such as Sling, Hulu, Fubo, and DirecTV will also provide live coverage.
The Wild Card Series will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 3, with the scheduled games for the day. The League Division Series is then set to begin on Saturday, Oct. 7, building up the anticipation even further.
One highlight of the Wild Card games is the specific schedule that has been laid out. Game 1 will be held on Tuesday, Game 2 on Wednesday, and if necessary, Game 3 will take place on Thursday. This ensures that each team has ample opportunity to showcase their skills and battle it out for a spot in the next round.
Here is the schedule for the Wild Card Series:
– Game 1: No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
– Game 1: No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
– Game 1: No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:08 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
– Game 1: No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 8:08 p.m. ET (ESPN)
– Game 2: No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
– Game 2: No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
– Game 2: No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:08 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
– Game 2: No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 8:08 p.m. ET (ESPN)
– Game 3* (if necessary): No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
– Game 3* (if necessary): No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
– Game 3* (if necessary): No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:08 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
– Game 3* (if necessary): No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 8:08 p.m. ET (ESPN)
As baseball fans eagerly await the start of the Wild Card Series, it’s clear that the competition will be fierce and the stakes will be high. Be sure to mark your calendars and tune in to witness the thrilling matchups that lie ahead.
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