The 2018 American League Division Series will feature a battle between the Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros. Cleveland enters the series as a American League Central champion after dominating the division race. The Indians are led by manager Terry Francona, infielders Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor, starting pitcher Corey Kluber and relief pitcher Andrew Miller. Cleveland went 91-71 in the regular season. Houston enters the series as the American League West champions. The Astros are led by ace Justin Verlander, second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, closer Roberto Osuna and manager A.J. Hinch. Houston posted a 103-59 record in the regular season.
Here we go, Major League Baseball fans! October baseball has officially arrived.
The 2018 American League Division Series will feature a battle between the Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros.
Cleveland enters the series as a American League Central champion after dominating the division race. The Indians are led by manager Terry Francona, infielders Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor, starting pitcher Corey Kluber and relief pitcher Andrew Miller. Cleveland went 91-71 in the regular season.
Houston enters the series as the American League West champions. The Astros are led by ace Justin Verlander, second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, closer Roberto Osuna and manager A.J. Hinch. Houston posted a 103-59 record in the regular season.
The Astros are trying to become the first team since the 1999-2000 Yankees to win back-to-back World Series.
Here’s how our experts see the series playing out.
Randy Miller: The Indians are dangerous, but the Astros are a complete team that looks hungry to win a second World Series in a row. Astros in 5.
Brendan Kuty: The Houston juggernaut won’t be stopped, not with that lineup. Astros in 5.
Steve Politi: Terry Francona finds a way to make up for last season’s ALDS collapse against the Yankees. Indians in 4.
Joe Giglio: The winner of this battle is headed to the World Series. Houston has coasted all year. Cleveland added enough at the deadline to make this interesting. Give me the Tribe. Indians in 5.
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