The World Series field is set, with the Houston Astros taking on the Atlanta Braves beginning on Tuesday. It wasn’t a widely predicted matchup, but there are interesting storylines to watch as the two teams duke it out to be champions.
Pitching wins championships?
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ loss in six games to the Braves has been attributed to the strain on their starting pitching staff. Max Scherzer couldn’t pitch Game 6 after being too fatigued following a relief experience, then Walker Buehler didn’t throw well on short rest.