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Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays, Game 2
Start time: 12:30 p.m.
Media: MLB Network
Pitching: LHP Cole Hamels (13-8, 3.65 ERA) vs. RHP Marcus Stroman (4-0, 1.67 ERA)
The Rangers took Game 1 yesterday, handing David Price a postseason loss. Hamels looks to keep the dangerous Blue Jays' lineup in check again today and take a stranglehold on the series.
Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals, Game 2
Start time: 3:30 p.m.
Media: FS1
Pitching: LHP Scott Kazmir (7-11, 3.10 ERA) vs. RHP Johnny Cueto (11-13, 3.44 ERA)
Battle of the mid-season reinforcements. The Astros acquired Kazmir from the A's and the Royals traded for Cueto from the Reds within days of each other, back in July. The Royals are hoping to even the series after the Astros jumped on Yordano Ventura and coasted to a win in Game 1.
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, Game 1
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Media: TBS
Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-12, 3.34 ERA) vs. RHP John Lackey (13-10, 2.77 ERA)
One team hasn't won a World Series in a million years. The other has won every World Series since the beginning of time. Warning: Pitchers may attempt to use baseball bats. View at your own peril.
New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 1
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Media: TBS
Pitching: RHP Jacob deGrom (14-8, 2.54 ERA) vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw (16-7, 3.13 ERA)
Holy crap that pitching matchup, you guys. If you like a good pitcher's duel, you won't have any problem staying up late to watch this one.