During this year's Wild Card Series, the winner of Game 1 has maintained a strong trend, winning all 12 that have occurred since the three-game series format was introduced.
In the first round of the postseason, only two of 20 series have seen a comeback from Game 1 losers, resulting in a notable 83% sweep rate across the board.
The push to have every Wild Card series extend to three games is hindered by the consistent performance of Game 1 winners, which is deflating the expected drama.
A.J. Hinch emphasized the importance of having both a top pitcher and the right approach in subsequent games — a combination that proved effective for the Tigers.
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