Even though the Astros won Game 1, their ALDS bout with the Indians is anything but over. The first team to three wins advances to the ALCS and both teams are quite terrific. To declare a victor of the series right now is a fool’s errand. Postseason baseball is a crapshoot at times.
That said, Houston must feel good about its chances as Game 2 takes place later Saturday afternoon. Another pitcher showdown is possible as Gerrit Cole (2.88 ERA, 2.70 FIP in 200 1/3 IP) gets the nod for the Astros and the Indians counter with Carlos Carrasco (3.