MLB announces times and TV details for Kansas City Royals’ Wild Card games
For the first time in nine years, the regular season has ended, but the Royals have more games to play.
The Royals’ 86-76 record made them the second Wild Card team in the American League. By winning the regular-season series with Detroit, the Royals finished ahead of the Tigers, who had an identical record.
Here is the seeding for the American League playoffs:
1. Yankees
2. Guardians
3. Astros
4. Orioles
5. Royals
6. Tigers
And the National League field:
1. Dodgers
2. Phillies
3. Brewers
4. Padres
5. Braves
6. Mets
Here is the American League playoff schedule, including times and TV for the Wild Card games.
Wild Card Round
American League
(5) Royals at (4) Orioles (Royals lead 1-0)
Game 1: Royals win 1-0 | Game recap | Injury update | Postgame analysis
Game 2: Wednesday at 3:38 p.m. on ESPN, (Lugo vs. Eflin) at Baltimore
Game 3*: Thursday at 3:08 p.m. on ESPN (Wacha vs. Kremer) at Baltimore
*If needed
(6) Tigers at (3) Astros (Tigers lead 1-0)
Game 1: Tigers win 3-1
Game 2: Wednesday at 1:32 p.m. on ABC (Ch. 9) at Houston
Game 3*: Thursday at 1:32 p.m. on ABC (Ch. 9) at Houston
*If needed
DIVISION SERIES
Saturday, Oct. 5
Royals/Orioles winner at Yankees, time TBA (TBS)
Tigers/Astros winner at Guardians, time TBA (TBS)
Monday, Oct. 7
Royals/Orioles winner at Yankees, time TBA (TBS)
Wild Card winner at Yankees, time TBA (TBS)
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Yankees at Royals/Orioles winner, time TBA (TBS)
Guardians at Astros/Tigers winner, time TBA (TBS)
Thursday, Oct. 10
Yankees at Royals/Orioles winner, time TBA (TBS)*
Guardians at Astros/Tigers winner, time TBA (TBS)*
Saturday, Oct. 12
Royals/Orioles winner at Yankees, time TBA (TBS)*
Astros/Tigers winner at Guardians, time TBA (TBS)*
ALCS
Oct. 14-Oct. 22
World Series
Oct. 25-Nov. 2
*If necessary
This story was originally published September 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM.
