Wide World of Women

Last year was a dream for the Astros and a nightmare for the Indians. 2017 ended with the Astros capturing their very first World Championship in LA, fulfilling a prediction that was made three years prior. As for the Indians, last year saw them win 22 straight games and earn a 102-win season. It looked like the "Windians" (loved that nickname) would make up for losing to the Cubs, but after going up 2-0 against the Yankees, they fell flat and lost three straight. The Astros won 103 games this year; first time in franchise history that they picked up back-to-back 100-win seasons, so they appear primed and ready to repeat. Cleveland's win total decreased by 11, but they capitalized on an AL Central that was absolutely torrid this season. With all of that, and considering Cleveland's history of bad postseason, Houston should take this.

Prediction: Astros in 4

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Astros 7, Indians 2

Kluber Klobbered again; Astros hit four out of the park off Kluber to take Game One.

Astros 3, Indians 1

Astros take Game Two behind Gerrit Cole's dominant pitching performance.

Astros 11, Indians 3

Astros return to ALCS after scoring 10 runs between innings six and nine; Indians' championship drought (the longest in baseball and second-longest in sports) reaches 70 years.