A veteran pitcher closes out his regular-season schedule with a strong performance, raising speculation about whether he’ll be called upon for the high-stakes opening game of the wild-card series. The decision hinges on his effectiveness in his final outing and how teams stack up in the playoff race. With the stakes higher than ever, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if he earns a spot in the postseason rotation. His next start could determine whether his season extends into the postseason or ends with Thursday’s game.
Cam Schlittler made his final start of the regular season Thursday night. Will his next be in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday?
