Top MLB Wild Card Plays: Rays-Guardians in action

Day two of MLB wild card action will see the Cleveland Guardians look to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in their first matchup on Saturday.

Following CLE-TB, Toronto will bounce back after disappointing games against Seattle (4:07 p.m. ET, ESPN) and San Diego (7:37 p.m. ET, ESPN). Aiming, Philadelphia tries to close the doors on St. Louis (8:37 PM ET, ESPN).

Here are the top plays from Saturday’s wildcard matchup:

Rays vs. Guardian (Game 2, CLE lead 1-0)

just annoying

Tyler Glasnau appeared to be in postseason condition with this strikeout.

pitching duel

In unusual form, Glasnow and Triston McKenzie quickly turned Saturday’s matchup into a classic playoff pitching duel.

Applause

Kudos to Glasnow for going 5 excellent innings.

mackenzie magic

By six innings, Mackenzie had eight strikeouts and allowed only two hits.

In other words, he’s coping.

a hair’s breadth

In the bottom of the 6th inning, the Guardians were undefeated and the bases loaded. But Jason Adam was able to beat out Jose Ramirez before Josh Naylor grounded in a double play.

Mariners vs Blue Jays (Game 2, SEA lead 1-0)