ALDS GAME 2 AT A GLANCE
Astros-Indians Game 2 preview: Pivotal game for both teams
Oct 6, 2018, 6:48 am
Gerrit Cole gets the start. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images
he ALDS series between the Astros and Indians will continue Saturday afternoon with Game 2 in Houston. Check back right after the game for a full recap:
When: 3:37 p.m.
Where: Minute Maid Park.
TV: TBS.
Streaming: TBS App.
Pitching matchup: Gerrit Cole vs. Carlos Carrasco.
Series: Astros lead 1-0.
The breakdown: We will get the chance to watch another strong pitching matchup in Game 2 today, with two 200+ strikeout pitchers going against each other in Cole and Carrasco. This is virtually a must-win game for the Indians, who would have to win three straight if they lose today, while a win for the Astros means they would only need one out of the next three games to move on to the ALCS. An Astros loss would make it a best of three with Cleveland hosting two of those games. The Astros will look to their offense to continue their playoff success at home to back up Cole on the mound.
Series schedule:
| Game | Res./date . | Location | Pitching matchup |
| 1 | Astros 7, Indians 2 Minute Maid | Verlander (W) Kluber (L) | |
| 2 | Sat. 10/6, 3:37 PM | Minute Maid | Cole vs. Carrasco |
| 3 | Mon. 10/8, 12:30 PM | Cleveland | Keuchel vs. Clevinger |
| 4* | Tues. 10/9, 3:35 PM | Cleveland | Morton+ vs. TBD |
| 5* | Thu. 10/11, 3:07 PM | Minute Maid | Verlander+ vs. TBD |
* Games 4-5 are if necessary.
+-projected starters
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The Houston Astros sent a message loud and clear with one of their most emphatic wins of the season, an 18-1 demolition of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they did it without Yordan Alvarez or Jeremy Peña in the lineup.
Jose Altuve silenced the Dodger Stadium boos with a pair of home runs and even stayed after the game to sign autographs for young fans. Lance McCullers Jr. delivered six strong innings in a bounce-back outing, and the offense erupted behind big nights from Zach Short, Cam Smith, Yainer Díaz, and Christian Walker.
With key contributions across the board, this was a total team win, one that highlights the depth, momentum, and legitimacy of this Astros squad as the second half approaches. Manager Joe Espada is pressing all the right buttons, and with All-Star nods for Josh Hader, Hunter Brown, and Peña, Houston looks like a team no one wants to face right now.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein react to the big series in LA, and much more!
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