"I'm rather grateful that none of the divisional series in either league were sweeps, and particularly happy that the Cubs are still going. Friday is the final game for the AL side, as the Tigers try to advance to the championship series against the Mariners in Seattle after pissing away the division. The Cubs then play on Saturday in Milwaukee,"
"I want to say that in a winner-take-all game, there is room for redemption as we observed with Matthew Boyd in the Game Four start that earned the Cubs one more game. I also think there will be more abrupt moves to prevent major meltdowns, so even if the Cubs elect to start Shota Imanaga or get him an opener, they'll be more reactive at any sign of trouble or mismatch."
None of the divisional series were sweeps and the Chicago Cubs remain alive, extending postseason interest. The American League concludes with a final game as the Tigers try to reach the championship series against the Mariners in Seattle after losing the division. The Cubs travel to Milwaukee for a Saturday game, where Brewers ticketing likely limited Cubs fans. The season contracts as teams are eliminated. A winner-take-all game can provide redemption, illustrated by Matthew Boyd's Game Four start. Teams will make abrupt moves to prevent meltdowns, altering starter or opener plans at early signs of trouble. Do-or-die games create fan excitement.
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