Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays to Clash in MLB Playoffs
Braves Clinch NL East, Blue Jays Win AL Wild Card
The Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as the latest teams to qualify for the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs.
The Braves clinched the National League (NL) East division title on Tuesday following a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Blue Jays Secure Wild Card Berth
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays secured an American League (AL) Wild Card spot with a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
It is the second consecutive playoff appearance for the Braves, who won the World Series in 2021.
The Blue Jays, on the other hand, are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Matchup History
The Braves and Blue Jays have met in the playoffs once before, in the 1992 World Series, which the Blue Jays won in six games.
Upcoming Series
The Braves and Blue Jays will open their best-of-five Division Series on Tuesday, October 11 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
The Blue Jays will host Game 3 and Game 4 at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14.
Key Players
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves)
- Matt Olson (Braves)
- Freddie Freeman (Blue Jays)
- Bo Bichette (Blue Jays)
- Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays)
Predictions
The Braves are favored to win the series based on their regular season performance and experience in recent playoffs.
However, the Blue Jays have a talented and young team that is capable of upsetting the Braves.
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