ESPN.com · Oct 1, 2025
MLB wild-card series Day 2: Live updates, lineups, analysis
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Who is ready for some more MLB playoff action?
After the first day of the wild-card round featured close wins by the Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox, it's time for the first potential elimination day of the 2025 postseason.
Who will stay alive and who will be sent packing?
We've got you covered with pregame lineups, keys to forcing Game 3, sights and sounds from the ballparks, and postgame takeaways as each Day 2 matchup ends.
Key links: Megapreview | Day 1 lessons | Bracket | Schedule
Jump to a matchup:
DET-CLE | SD-CHC | BOS-NYY | CIN-LAD
Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians
1 p.m. ET on ESPN
Tigers lead 1-0
Game 2 starters: Casey Mize vs. Tanner Bibee