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Nick Schwartz

MLB playoffs: The 6 teams facing elimination on Thursday

The 2020 MLB playoffs continue on Thursday with five elimination games in Wild Card series, and both the Marlins and Cardinals are just one win away from pulling off huge upsets in the National League. In total, six MLB teams are facing elimination on Thursday. Here’s a full rundown of the schedule and pitching matchups:

12:00 p.m. ET, ESPN: Reds at Braves

  • Braves lead series 1-0
  • Pitchers: Luis Castillo (CIN) vs. Ian Anderson (ATL)

2:00 p.m. ET, ABC: Marlins at Cubs

  • Marlins lead series 1-0
  • Pitchers: Sixto Sanchez (MIA) vs. Yu Darvish (CHC)

3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN: White Sox at Athletics

  • Series tied 1-1
  • Starting pitchers have not been announced by either team

7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN: Cardinals at Padres

  • Cardinals lead series 1-0
  • Pitchers: Adam Wainwright (STL) vs. Zach Davies (SD)

10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN: Brewers at Dodgers

  • Dodgers lead series 1-0
  • Pitchers: Brandon Woodruff (MIL) vs. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)
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