Division Series home run odds take shape before Saturday games

Ben Rice owns two of the postseason's 23 homers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

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What happened: Attention turned to which bats might go deep as MLB's postseason moved into the Division Series on Saturday. The Wild Card round already produced 23 home runs, with Ben Rice accounting for two.

Why it matters: Postseason power can tilt a short series quickly, so hitters carrying early home run form into the next round draw extra attention. The 23-homer Wild Card total also points to an October field that has opened with plenty of slugging.

By the numbers: MLB counted 23 postseason home runs after the Wild Card Series, and Ben Rice led that group with two.

What to watch: Watch whether that early home run pace carries into Saturday's Division Series slate.

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