Speaking of slowing down baserunners, the Astros may be getting a lift from the expected return to the lineup of possibly their best defensive arm. The Yankees' biggest strength, meanwhile, may rest on the arms at the back of their bullpen, assuming they can carry a lead into the later innings.
From some of the longest home runs hit by these teams to the fastest times around the basepaths to what makes the Yankees' relievers so hard to hit, here's an in-depth look at three key metrics, courtesy of Statcast™, to keep an eye on for each team in the American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser.