Just some quick notes around the ALDS rotation, complicated by the intriguing lack of days off. 5 games, if it goes that far, in 5 days, meaning extra attention has to be given to not wearing down the bullpen and presumably you might need 5 different starting pitchers unless you’re a fan of short rest.
The White Sox were noted for teeing off against LHP, a narrative that may or may not have been overstated. The Astros are different: they do not have dramatic team splits, but on a statistical basis they actually fare a little better against RHPs.