Double Whammy: Giants, Tigers Defy Playoff Format

The new playoff format was supposed to prevent this. Remember what so many of us said? Because of the new wild-card game, the top seeds in each league would face a weakened opponent in the first round and thus enjoy an easier route to the World Series. In Year 1, the Fall Classic will feature a pair of No. 3 seeds, Detroit and San Francisco. FSUSA DOUBLE WHAMMY