The second round of the 2020 MLB playoffs is underway with the two American League Division Series beginning play Monday afternoon at neutral sites.
The Houston Astros pounced on the Oakland Athletics in a scorching afternoon matchup at Dodger Stadium before a Gerrit Cole-Blake Snell duel started an AL East showdown between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees. Here are the heroes, turning points and takeaways from each of Thursday's games.
Key links: Ranking the remaining 8 | Guide to bubble ballparks | Schedule, bracket
