Is the Astros third baseman so scary in October he's getting the Barry Bonds treatment from opposing teams? Or is he just that patient at the plate?
The Houston Astros will start Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the AL Division Series against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Game 3 of the ALDS at Fenway between the Indians and Red Sox was rained out Sunday. It will be made up Monday at 6:08 p.m., with Clay Buchholz and Josh Tomlin both still scheduled to start.
David Price turned in another October performance to forget Friday in Game 2 of the ALDS, in his shortest start since June 24.
Houston fans have had to wait a long time for postseason excitement, but Dallas Keuchel and the Astros delivered that and then some with a key Game 3 win in the ALDS over the Royals.
Adrian Beltre, who has not played since the second inning of Game 1 of the ALDS because of a back strain, will bat third and play third base for the Texas Rangers in Game 4.
