Major League Baseball’s Wild Card Game is a one-game playoff between the two teams with the best records who do not win their respective divisions in either the American or National League. The Wild Card Game was introduced in 2012 as a way to add an extra layer of excitement to the end of the regular season and to give more teams a chance to reach the playoffs. The winner of the Wild Card Game advances to the Division Series to face the division winner with the best record.
The Wild Card Game has been a major success since its inception. It has added excitement to the end of the regular season and has given more teams a chance to reach the playoffs. In 2021, the Wild Card Game was won by the Boston Red Sox, who went on to win the World Series. The Wild Card Game is now a permanent fixture on the MLB calendar and is one of the most exciting events in baseball.
