Then there was Collin McHugh, suddenly on center stage, starting Game 1 of the best-of-five AL Division Series on Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium, home of the defending AL champion Royals.
| Gm 1 | Oct. 8 | HOU 5, KC 2 | ||
| Gm 2 | Oct. 9 | 3:30 p.m. ET | HOU @ KC | FS1 |
| Gm 3 | Oct. 11 | 4 p. |