October 8, 2018

Playoffs Today

It’s elimination afternoon as the Dodgers play their second match point against the Braves and the Astros take their first of three chances to eliminate the Indians.

Houston at Cleveland starts the day with Dallas Keuchel facing Mike Clevinger. Keuchel reversed his history of pitching better in Houston, posting a 3.59 ERA away, 3.90 at home in 2018. Clevinger found stepped up to the next level after the All-Star break, posting a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts. His strikeouts were outstanding which kept his hits against low, but he did give up a few home runs.

The Dodgers send Rich Hill against Mike Foltynewicz in Atlanta. Hill makes his ninth post-season start, overall owning a 3.48 ERA. He pitched well in his last four starts, but was not able to go deep into the game. Foltynewicz limits hits, owning the fifth lowest BA allowed in the majors this season.

Finally, the Red Sox visit the Yankees with the series tied at one. Boston sends Nathan Eovaldi against Luis Severino. Eovaldi posted a 1.93 ERA against the Yankees this season but allowed just one unearned run in 16 innings against New York with Boston. This is Eovaldi’s first post-season appearance. Severino allowed just one home run against the Red Sox in 30 1/3 innings.

Enjoy!

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