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The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers jumped out to 1-0 series leads in their respective ALDS series on Friday night, and while there is certainly still plenty of baseball to be played for their opponents, Game 2 will be crucial.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A's will be looking to even things up in Game 2 and avoid falling behind 0-2 prior to heading back home.

There are a few key adjustments for these two teams to make if they want to come away with a victory on Saturday, so here is a look at what they need to do before it's too late.

After jumping out to a quick lead, the Detroit Tigers held on to defeat the Athletics on Friday night in Oakland by a count of 3-2. Highlighted by a dominant performance from starting pitcher Max Scherzer, the Tigers are now in the driver's seat heading into Game 2 Saturday night at O.co Coliseum.

Now that every team has played at least one playoff game, here's a look at which teams have the best chance to win the World Series based on talent.

Regardless of how the early games of the series have played out, these are the teams that are the most dangerous. There is no clear favorite in the field, so each one of these teams should be viewed as contenders.

The Boston Red Sox will once again host the Tampa Bay Rays from Fenway Park on Saturday, as these rivals clash in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Each team enters with its own clear aspirations. Coming off a 12-2 rout, the Red Sox aim to repeat the process and open a commanding 2-0 series advantage. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will do everything possible to stop the bleeding now and even up the matchup before the backdrop shifts to Tropicana Field.

The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will compete in Game 2 of the ALDS Saturday after the Tigers took Game 1, 3-2.

With the Tigers up in the series, the A's have some work to do in Game 2. Any mistake could be the difference between being down 2-0 or tied 1-1 heading to Detroit.

So, what does each team need to do to ensure they come out on top Saturday?

Here's a look at a few keys for each team to succeed in Game 2.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves are now tied at a game apiece for the National League Division Series title. Matt Kemp watched both games from the bench and will likely do the same for the entirety of the Dodgers' 2013 playoff run.

Max Scherzer earned it.

The Detroit Tigers wrested away home-field advantage from the Oakland Athletics, winning Game 1 of the ALDS, 3-2, on Friday night in the O.co Coliseum.

The Tigers hit the ground running in the top of the first inning.

Austin Jackson led off with a double to right field. The next batter, Torii Hunter, was hit by a pitch from A's starter Bartolo Colon and got a free pass to first base.

The Associated Press' Janie McCauley noted Colon had not hit a batter the entire regular season.

The Atlanta Braves can exhale after their exhilarating 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night tied the NLDS at 1-1.

Putting it another way, however, they'll need to take at least one of the next two games in L.A. to ensure that the series returns to the friendly confines of Turner Field.