The Los Angeles pitcher and two relievers shut down the Astros on three hits in a 3-1 victory in Game 1.
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ALCS: Judge helps Yankees even series
Aaron Judge sparks New York, which rallies from a 4-0 deficit to tie the series at 2-2.
Nationals staying with Roark on Wednesday after rainout
Washington could have gone to Stephen Strasburg against the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLDS after Tuesday’s postponement.
ALDS: Indians return home, try to regroup
The defending AL champs have their ace starting as they try to finish off the New York Yankees.
Tom Caron: Young Red Sox stars still not ready for prime time
Questions remain about the ability of Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts to deliver in the playoffs.
Farrell’s status the first question Red Sox need to answer
The Boston manager’s contract runs through 2018, but will he still be around after a disappointing finish?
Dodgers back to winning ways
Los Angeles has recovered from its slump in late August into September and is headed to the NLCS by sweeping Arizona.
Dodgers sweep Diamondbacks to reach NLCS
They will await the winner of the series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, with Washington facing elimination in Game 4 today.
NL wild-card game: Colorado-Arizona meet for the 20th time
The winner of Wednesday’s game advances to play the Dodgers.
Major league notebook: This time, Stephen Strasburg ready for postseason
Strasburg of the Nationals finally is ready for the part of the season that matters the most.