For all the talk about the Astros’ starting rotation entering the MLB postseason, their opponent in the ALDS, the Rays, are also built to shut down offenses.
Across from Houston’s Big 3 of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke, Tampa Bay will trot out a trio of talented arms hoping to step up and match their vaunted counterparts. Tyler Glasnow and Charlie Morton each posted sub-3.10 ERAs this year. Blake Snell won a 2018 Cy Young award.
Which staff steps up, then, will be a primary factor in deciding the series.
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The Astros, however, can be confident not only in their group of pitchers, but also in their ability to rattle the underdog Rays with their offense. Experienced bats such as George Springer and Jose Altuve are joined by the likes of Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley, key additions to the squad this year.
Houston has advanced to the ALCS in each of the past two seasons, winning the World Series in 2017. This is Tampa Bay’s first playoff appearance since 2013; it beat the A’s in the wild card game to reach the ALDS.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the ALDS between the Astros and Rays, including TV channels and first-pitch times for every game.
What channel is Astros vs. Rays on today?
TV channel: FS1
Live stream: fuboTV
ALDS games will be shown live on either FS1 or MLB Network with live streaming available through fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial.
On the call for the FS1 telecast are Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Joe Girardi (analyst), A.J. Pierzynski (analyst) and Jon Paul Morosi (reporter).
What time does ALDS Game 4 start?
Date: Monday, Oct. 7
First pitch: 4:15 p.m. ET
The fourth game of the ALDS between the Astros and Rays will start at 4:15 p.m. ET and will be shown on MLB Network.
Justin Verlander is scheduled to start for the Astros, while the Rays will use an opener strategy.
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Astros vs. Rays schedule, scores
| Game | Home | Away | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astros 6 | Rays 2 | HOU leads 1-0 | |
| 2 | Astros 3 | Rays 1 | HOU leads 2-0 | |
| 3 | Rays 10 | Astros 3 | HOU leads 2-1 | |
| 4 | Rays | Astros | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 4:15 p.m. ET |
| 5* | Astros | Rays | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7:07 or 8:37 p.m. ET |
*If necessary