Turning 2 in the Bronx

10/18/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Game 5 of Yankees-Guardians Postponed Again; Padres-Phillies NLCS Begins Tonight

There was no baseball played on Monday night, but another rain delay in New York sets the stage for a super Tuesday in the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Guardians will try again with a Game 5 winner-take-all showdown this afternoon before the Padres and Phillies toss the first pitch in Game 1 of the NLCS. The weather looks clear in New York. It’s Nestor Cortes (Yankees) taking the mound against Aaron Civale (Guardians), although Cleveland hasn’t officially named Civale the starter. Out in San Diego, the Padres are starting Yu Darvish, who’s 2-0 with 11 Ks in the postseason, and the Phillies will hand the ball to Zack Wheeler. The Astros are sitting back and getting additional rest for the pitching staff. We’re about to find out who rounds out the final four in the hunt for October.

 

Tonight’s Schedule

ALDS Gm 5: Guardians at Yankees (4:00 pm ET)

NLCS Gm 1: Phillies at Padres (8:00 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

MLB: For the First Time in MLB History, Playoff Rounds Will Overlap

Yahoo! Sports: Yankees-Guardians Game 5 Postponed by Another Rain Delay

SI: Top Storylines to Follow in Phillies-Padres NLCS Matchup

 

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