The World Series is currently all tied up, with the Astros and Dodgers at one win a piece. The series will now head to Houston for three straight games over the weekend. Who ya got tonight?
With Yu Darvish taking the mound against Lance McCullers, you might think the Dodgers have at least a tiny advantage, but McCullers had some sneaky great peripherals this season (including a career high 3.30 K/BB ratio). With home advantage to boot, I think I’m leaning Astros.
WARNING: This is a nice little Game Three pitching preview from MLB … but it includes Darvish making Cubs hitters look silly. Watch at your own peril.
Game Info
Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers, Series tied 1-1 – 7:00 CT on FOX
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. (R): 4.25 ERA, 3.10 FIP, 3.17 xFIP; 3.30 K/BB
versus
Dodgers: Yu Darvish (R): 3.86 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 3.65 xFIP; 3.60 K/BB
Houston Astros Lineup:
- George Springer, CF
- Alex Bregman, 3B
- Jose Altuve, 2B
- Carlos Correa, SS
- Yulieski Gurriel, 1B
- Josh Reddick, RF
- Evan Gattis, DF
- Marwin Gonzalez, LF
- Brian McCann, C
Los Angeles Dodgers Lineup:
- Chris Taylor, SS
- Corey Seager, SS
- Justin Turner, 3B
- Cody Bellinger, 1B
- Yasiel Puig, RF
- Logan Forsythe, 2B
- Austin Barnes, C
- Joc Pederson, LF
- Enrique Hernandez, DH