Eight Things That Will Decide the Astros-Red Sox ALCS

The Astros and Red Sox are matching up for the third time in the past five postseasons. The American League Championship Series is a fascinating matchup between the No. 1 ranked offense against No. 4, two scalding-hot teams, two hitter-friendly ballparks, and two franchises that were disciplined for misusing in-game technology, though the Houston scandal was far more egregious. Here is a look at some of the most important factors that will decide the series.

Bullpen use

I said before this postseason began that you had to lose your traditional sense of what wins in October.