The World Series will come to a conclusion in tonight's Game 7 with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Houston Astros. It has been one of the most entertaining series of all-time with several incredible games, and Game 7 promises to deliver another classic. Who will finish the night as champions? Here's everything you need to know going into Game 3:
Game Info:
When: 8:20 p.m. EST
Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: FOX
Spread: Dodgers (-128)
O/U: 7.5
What they're saying about the Houston Astros:
'It's what you live for:' Astros eager to play G7 (Astros.com)
World Series Game 7: In Real Life (Astros.com)
How To Watch Game 7 Of The World Series Streaming Online (Chat Sports)
What they're saying about the Los Angeles Dodgers:
Dodgers rally around Yu Darvish heading into Game 7 of the World Series (True Blue LA)
Dodgers Stick with Familiar Lineup Against McCullers, Astros in Game 7 (Think Blue)
Dodgers fans: Show us what the end of Game 7 looks like from wherever you are (LA Times)
Projected starters
Astros
CF George Springer
3B Alex Bregman
2B Jose Altuve
SS Carlos Correa
1B Yuli Gurriel
C Brian McCann
LF Marwin Gonzalez
RF Josh Reddick
SP Lance McCullers Jr.
Dodgers
CF Chris Taylor
SS Corey Seager
3B Justin Turner
1B Cody Bellinger
RF Yasiel Puig
LF Joc Pederson
2B Logan Forsythe
C Austin Barnes
SP Yu Darvish
Key to the game:
Who will win the bullpen battle?
This has become the story of the postseason, with teams only keeping their starters on the field for a few innings before turning to the bullpen. Outside of Justin Verlander, that has been the case in the World Series, and it will come to a head in Game 7. All of LA's pitchers (outside of Game 6 starter Rich Hill) will be available for tonight's game, meaning that we'll see some big names like Clayton Kershaw come out of the bullpen. Same thing for the Astros, who are expected to use ace Dallas Keuchel out of the bullpen at some point.
While innings 1-4 are important, getting to those bullpen pitchers and scoring runs in innings 6, 7, and 8 will be vitally important in a game of this magnitude and put major game pressure on the opposition.
Prediction: Astros win 7-6
Since the bullpens have been heavily utilized all series, they are a bit tired. For instance, Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has thrown 109 pitches in the series, while Kenta Maeda has thrown 106 pitches. I think that will lead to some good offensive production in this one, and the Astros have the best offense in the sport. I can't envision Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa not coming through with big performances tonight.
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