ALDS GAME 1
Astros-Indians Game 1 preview: Aces square off in important first game
The Astros and Indians will kick off game one of the ALDS today. Here is a preview of the game. Check back right after the game for a full recap:
When: 1:05 p.m.
Where: Minute Maid Park.
TV: TBS.
Streaming: TBS App.
Pitching matchup: Justin Verlander vs. Corey Kluber.
Series: Tied 0-0.
The breakdown: So it begins. In game 1 we will see the two aces go head-to-head to try and keep scoring low and keep their team a run or two away from taking an important 1-0 lead in this best-of-5. The Astros have home field advantage for this series, which not only means they would host a potential game 5 if it goes that far but also gives them the benefit of having their home crowd loud and proud behind them in the first two games which also puts the Indians in a hostile environment. Look for this series to be a battle of starting pitching with a few timely runs being the difference.
Series schedule:
| Date & Time (Central) | Location | Pitching matchup | |
| Game 1 | Today, 1:05 PM | Minute Maid Park, Houston | Verlander vs. Kluber |
| Game 2 | Sat 10/6, 3:37 PM | Minute Maid Park, Houston | Cole vs. Carrasco |
| Game 3 | Mon 10/8, 12:30 PM | Progressive Field, Cleveland | Keuchel vs. Clevinger |
| Game 4* | Tuesday 10/9, 3:35 PM | Progressive Field, Cleveland | Morton+ vs. TBD |
| Game 5* | Thursday 10/11, 3:07 PM | Minute Maid Park, Houston | Verlander+ vs. TBD |
* Games 4-5 are if necessary.
+-projected starters.
