2024 MLB Division Series: Takeaways, analysis from Day 1

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Day 1 of the division series is in the books.

After a wild-card round that lived up to its name, the eight teams in the division series started their title quest on Saturday -- and the games did not disappoint. First, the Cleveland Guardians opened the ALDS with a blowout win over the Detroit Tigers. Another interdivision matchup followed with the New York Mets shocking the Philadelphia Phillies with a late comeback. Later, the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees traded leads before the Yankees prevailed. In the final game of the day, the NL's top dog, the Los Angeles Dodgers, went back-and-forth with the San Diego Padres but…