Day 1 of the MLB playoffs concluded today, after the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 3 to 1, which was later followed by the San Francisco Giants thrashing the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 2. Tigers ace, Justin Verlander picked up the win after pitching a phenomenal game in which he gave up only 1 run on 3 hits over 7 innings, while striking out 11 batters. He was dominant all game, and the Tigers bats produced just enough to give them the 1-0 series lead in this best-of 5 series. The series stays in Detroit, for a crucial Game 2 tomorrow which will be played at 12:07 PM ET. Tommy Milone will look keep the A's in contention as he'll be up against Doug Fister, who will be taking the bump for the Tigers.
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, the Reds managed to defeat the Giants 5 to 2, despite losing starting pitcher, Johnny Cueto to back spasms in the 1st inning. Brandon Phillips had a nice day going 3-5 with 3 RBI's, and Reds pitcher Mat Latos who was acquired earlier this year, came in for extended relief and pitched well, giving up only 1 run in 4 innings of work. Game 2 is back in San Francisco Sunday night at 9:37 PM ET, with Bronson Arroyo of the Reds set to go against Madison Bumgarner of the Giants.
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