MLB PLAYOFFS: DAY ONE
I hope today wasn't a sign of things to come in the MLB playoffs. Although the Yankees/Twins game was good, today didn't come close to the excitement level of the 2003 playoffs. Maybe everything will balance out this year and there won't be any close games and all the series will be won 4-2 or something.

The Yankees/Twins game was well played. Minnesota turned five double plays and JOHAN SANTANA, while struggling with his control, still got the job done. He threw seven shutout frames. MIKE MUSSINA threw well, but took the loss while giving up two runs.

Both the Anaheim/Boston and Los Angeles/St. Louis games ended 8-3. Both games were close early but ended up being blow outs. Anaheim and Boston will go at it tomorrow while LA and STL will wait until Thursday.

In a best of five, Game 2 is a virtual "must-win" for the team that lost the series opener. Unless you're playing the Oakland A's, going down 2-0 in a best of five is a death sentence.