Detroit 3, Houston 1
Tarik Skubal twirled six shutout innings as the bottom of the order sparked an early rally that carried the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League wild-card series on Tuesday.
Kansas City 1, Baltimore 0
Cole Ragans used to watch Cole Hamels carve up opposing lineups during the Philadelphia Phillies' deep postseason runs more than a decade ago.
NY Mets 8, Milwaukee 4
Mark Vientos and J.D. Martinez each had a two-run single to fuel a five-run fifth inning and pace the New York Mets to an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in Game 1 of a National League wild-card series.
San Diego 4, Atlanta 0
Michael King struck out 12 in seven shutout innings and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a massive two-run homer to help the host San Diego Padres notch a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in Game 1 of a National League wild-card series.