What Baseball Playoff Games Are Today?
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It’s October, and that means baseball playoffs! Here’s a rundown of what games are happening today so you can catch all the action.
American League
As of October 9th, the American League standings are as follows: the Tampa Bay Rays have clinched the first seed and will face the Houston Astros in the ALDS. The Oakland Athletics have clinched the second seed and will face the Chicago White Sox. The Minnesota Twins have clinched the third seed and will face the Cleveland Indians.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
The New York Yankees will face off against the Boston Red Sox in an American League playoff game today. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM EST and will be televised on ESPN.
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians
Today’s game is between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians. The Astros are currently in first place in the American League with a record of 101-61. The Indians are in second place with a record of 98-64. Both teams have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but today’s game will determine who gets home-field advantage in the ALDS.
The Astros are led by MVP candidate Jose Altuve, who is hitting .346 with 24 home runs and 32 stolen bases. The Indians are led by shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is hitting .273 with 27 home runs and 74 RBIs.
This should be a great matchup between two of the best teams in baseball. First pitch is at 4:08pm ET and will be televised on MLB Network.
National League
The National League playoff games today are the Colorado Rockies at the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Milwaukee Brewers. The American League games are the Cleveland Indians at the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at the Boston Red Sox.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers will be facing off today in the National League playoffs. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:00 pm EST.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
The Colorado Rockies are facing off against the Chicago Cubs in a National League divisional playoff game today. The winner of this best-of-five series will move on to the National League Championship Series.
