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AL Central, Regional Rivalries Dominate MLB Divisional Playoffs

The Tigers, Royals, and Padres swept their wild-card series and head into the divisional round of the playoffs against tougher opponents.
AL Central, Regional Rivalries Dominate MLB Divisional Playoffs
Spencer Torkelson No. 20 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 2, 2024. Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Todd Karpovich
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The Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres each swept their wild-card series and head into the divisional round of Major League Baseball playoffs with much momentum.

The New York Mets needed three games to eliminate the Milwaukee Brewers, but they also have the talent to make a run in the World Series.

Todd Karpovich
Todd Karpovich
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In addition to the Epoch Times, Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to the Associated Press, The Sporting News, Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author or co-author of six non-fiction books.