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2023 MLB wild-card series live updates: Rangers hold lead over Rays


Playoff baseball is finally here!

The wild-card round officially began Tuesday, with action taking place all day long. All four opening-round series are in action as eight teams look to win Game 1 of their respective best-of-three series.

[WC previews: Rangers-Rays; Blue Jays-Twins; Diamondbacks-Brewers; Marlins-Phillies]

In the American League, the Rangers and Rays are battling in Tampa Bay, while the AL Central-winning Twins will soon host the sixth-seeded Blue Jays.  

In the National League, the NL Central-winning Brewers will host the No. 6 seed Diamondbacks. To close out the day, the Phillies host the Marlins in a battle between two NL East teams. 

Here are the top plays from Tuesday’s Game 1s!

Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The rookie delivers

Josh Jung got the first run on the board in Tuesday’s Game 1, giving the Rangers the lead on a sacrifice fly to right to make it 1-0 in the second inning. 

Wild pitch = wild run

Rays ace Taylor Glasnow got himself into even more trouble in the fifth inning. After allowing runners to get into scoring position, Glasnow threw a wild pitch that scored Corey Seager from third, giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins (4:30 p.m. ET)

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers (7 p.m. ET)

Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8 p.m. ET)


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