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2023 AL Wild Card Series
The 2023 American League Wild Card Series were the two best-of-three playoff series in Major League Baseball (MLB) that determined the participating teams of the 2023 American League Division Series (ALDS). Both Wild Card Series began on October 3, with Game 2s scheduled for October 4. ESPN broadcast both Wild Card Series in the United States together with ESPN Radio while Sportsnet broadcast the Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays series in Canada. These matchups were: *(3) Minnesota Twins (AL Central champions) vs. (6) Toronto Blue Jays (third wild card): Twins win series 2–0. *(4) Tampa Bay Rays (first wild card) vs. (5) Texas Rangers (second wild card): Rangers win series 2–0. Background Under the current playoff structure, there are two Wild Card Series in both the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The lowest-seeded division winner and three wild card teams in each league play in a best-of-three series after the end of the regular season. The winners of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Minnesota Twins Season
The 2023 Minnesota Twins season was the 63rd season for the Minnesota Twins franchise in the Minneapolis–St. Paul, Twin Cities of Minnesota, their 14th season at Target Field, and the 123rd overall in the American League. The Twins drew an average home attendance of 24,371 in 81 home games in the 2023 MLB season. The total attendance was 1,974,124. With a shutout win over the 2023 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox on September 17, the Twins improved on their 78–84 record from the 2022 season. After a 8–6 victory over the 2023 Los Angeles Angels season, Los Angeles Angels on September 22, the Twins clinched their first American League Central title and playoff appearance since the 2020 Minnesota Twins season, 2020 season. They defeated the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays season, Toronto Blue Jays in two games in the 2023 American League Wild Card Series, ALWCS. Their game 1 victory was their first playoff win since 2004 Minnesota Twins season, 2004, snapping an 18 game playo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
