What happened: Payton Tolle is lined up to start tomorrow night to open October. He framed the matchup as "a real slobberknocker" with Oklahoma flair.
Why it matters: The tag puts early-series attention on the left-hander amid Game 1 discussion. His 3.02 ERA across 25 outings is the form behind that October trust.
By the numbers: 3.02 ERA across 25 outings this season entering the postseason.
What to watch: First pitch tomorrow night sets the opening tone for October.