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For us as Cubs fans, attention will focus on two popular former Cubs in this game: Anthony Rizzo of the Yankees and Kyle Schwarber of the Red Sox.
It is, of course, a personal preference which player(s) and/or team you would want to see win this game and move on to a division series matchup with the Rays.
Personally, I hope both players do well, but that the Red Sox win the game. Should be fun! From the most recent SB Nation Reacts survey:
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Here’s everything you need to know for tonight’s game.
Yankees lineup:
Ready for Battle. #SquadUp pic.twitter.com/AsOTLyR2OE
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 5, 2021
Red Sox lineup:
Let’s get wild. pic.twitter.com/OKMuGZSo6b
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 5, 2021
Both former Cubs are in the leadoff spot tonight, an interesting curiosity. And:
The last time Kyle Schwarber faced Gerrit Cole in a Wild-Card game: pic.twitter.com/T3okBu0S8u
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) October 5, 2021
Gerrit Cole, RHP vs. Nathan Eovaldi, RHP
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Today’s game is on ESPN. Announcers: Matt Vasgersian, Alex Rodriguez and Buster Olney.
ESPN is also doing a Statcast broadcast that will be shown on ESPN2. Announcers: Jason Benetti, Eduardo Perez and Mike Petriello.
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
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This is the only thread for tonight’s game. Enjoy, and discuss amongst yourselves.
Poll
Which team are you rooting for tonight?
This poll is closed
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72%
Red Sox
(47 votes) -
9%
Yankees
(6 votes) -
18%
Neither
(12 votes)