Game 1 – Sun., Oct. 11
Rays 2, Astros 1
LHP Framber Valdez vs. LHP Blake Snell
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The Astros, meanwhile, were simply 29-31 in the routine season. They were the only AL group to make the playoffs with a losing record and only prevented needing to play the Rays in the preliminary due to the format and geography. And yet, the seem to have actually turned a switch and theyve secured the division-winning Twins (2-0) and As (3-1)..
This existing Rays group hasnt been this far together. This existing Astros group is quite used to being here..
The Astros are now choosing their third AL pennant in the last four years. This is their fourth straight trip to the ALCS. The Rays only have one AL pennant and it can be found in 2008, which was likewise their last (and only) journey to the ALCS..
Offensively, the Astros struck out the least of any AL team while the Rays led the AL in strikeouts. The Rays will steal bases, while the Astros dont do it frequently (they were 10th in the AL with 22 in the routine season, compared to the Rays being fourth with 48).
Pitching-wise, the Rays are incredibly strikeout-heavy and thatll make for a very enjoyable battle with the contact-oriented Astros. With their heavy usage of Tyler Glasnow and relief aces Nick Anderson, Peter Fairbanks and Diego Castillo in Game 5 of the ALDS and just one day, the Rays enter the ALCS a bit jeopardized.
Offered that groups were separated into areas this season, these 2 teams have not played each other at all in 2020. The last time they took on? Game 5 of the 2019 ALDS, when the Astros eliminated the Rays..
In all, it assures to be an extremely fun series..
Video game 3 – Tues., Oct. 13
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Video game 2 – Mon., Oct. 12
4:07 p.m. ET
RHP Lance McCullers Jr. vs. RHP Charlie Morton
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The Rays went 40-20 in the regular season, protecting the top seed in the AL. They had a pretty precise case as the best group in the American League for at least the last 6 weeks of the routine season and they are fresh off taking out the nearly-full-strength Yankees in the ALDS in five video games.
Offensively, the Astros struck out the least of any AL group while the Rays led the AL in strikeouts. The Rays will take bases, while the Astros dont do it often (they were 10th in the AL with 22 in the regular season, compared to the Rays being 4th with 48). With their heavy use of Tyler Glasnow and relief aces Nick Anderson, Peter Fairbanks and Diego Castillo in Game 5 of the ALDS and just one day, the Rays go into the ALCS a bit jeopardized.
Game 6 – Fri., Oct 16 *.
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Game 7 – Sat., Oct. 17 *.
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Game 5 – Thurs., Oct. 15 *.
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Video game 4 – Weds., Oct. 14
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The American League Championship Series begins Sunday night in San Diego with some interesting contrasts. The Rays went 40-20 in the regular season, securing the leading seed in the AL. They had a pretty clear-cut case as the best group in the American League for at least the last 6 weeks of the routine season and they are fresh off getting the nearly-full-strength Yankees in the ALDS in 5 games.
The Rays leapt out to a 1-0 series lead with a one-run win on Sunday night. Game 2 is set for Monday afternoon.
Youll discover the complete schedule for the ALCS listed below. Do note that the main start times for choose games have actually not yet been revealed. Games are streaming on the TBS app.
