The Red Sox and Astros start the ALCS on Friday, Game One of a best-of-seven series to see who will be representing the American League in the World Series. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game.
First Pitch Time and Place
8:07 PM ET; Minute Maid Park; Houston, Texas
Pitching Matchup
Chris Sale vs. Framber Valdez
The Red Sox made a surprising decision to start this series with Chris Sale on the mound. The nominal ace has been struggling in his last couple of outings, lasting just an inning in his last start against the Rays in the ALDS.