🎙️ ON DECK WEEK #2: World Series Chaos & Michigan Momentum

Welcome back to Card Culture with Triple J, the on-deck circle where passion meets the hobby. This week, we’re stepping into the batter’s box with World Series fireworks, Michigan sports domination, and a stacked lineup of new card releases.

World Series Breakdown:

Game 1 saw Toronto’s explosive nine-run sixth inning flip the script after Shohei Ohtani’s early two-run blast, capped by Addison Barger’s historic pinch-hit grand slam — the first ever in World Series history. But the Dodgers answered in Game 2, behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game four-hit shutout, the first World Series CG since 2015.

Michigan Sports Heat Up:

The Detroit Lions keep their foot on the gas with a commanding 24-9 win over Tampa Bay, while the Red Wings stormed back to beat St. Louis 6-4. College football fans got their fill as the Michigan Wolverines powered past Michigan State 31-20, led by Jimmy Rolder’s breakout game and a dominant 276-yard rushing attack that silenced Spartan Stadium.

Cardboard Corner:

Collectors have plenty to rip this week, with releases including:

• 2025 Topps Holiday Baseball (Advent Calendars) – Oct. 27

• 2024-25 Upper Deck Premier Hockey & 2025 Leaf A Bronx Legacy Baseball – Oct. 29

• 2025 Topps Holiday Basketball – Oct. 30

• 2025 Panini Absolute Football & 2025 Bowman Chrome University Football – Oct. 31

From historic grand slams to Michigan dominance and holiday hobby drops, this episode covers it all — your weekly insider pass to the world where sports and collecting collide.

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