The Indians all but owned the Astros in 2017, but didn’t get a chance to battle them in the postseason since they were knocked out by the Yankees in the ALDS. As history will tell you, the Astros went on to win the World Series.
When 2018 rolled around the Astros were much more competitive against the Indians by winning the regular season series four games to three, and found a weakness in their “armor”, which was Cleveland’s bullpen. Both teams are similar though with plenty of fire power on the mound and multiple talented hitters in their respective lineups.