HOUSTON -- Coming off a sweep of the Indians in the American League Division Series, the Astros set their sights on what should be a riveting AL Championship Series against either the Red Sox or the Yankees, both of whom were eliminated by Houston in the postseason last year on its way to the World Series title.
The Astros smothered the Indians with dominant starting pitching in Games 1 and 2 in Houston, and then they rocked Cleveland's bullpen in Game 3, earning the team's first postseason sweep. They'll be rested for whichever team comes next, and they'll have to prepare for a best-of-seven series against another 100-win team.