The 2019 World Series matchup could be determined Friday night, as the New York Yankees face the prospect of being eliminated from the playoffs with their third straight loss at their home park at the hands of the Houston Astros.
What's on tap
Friday's schedule
7:08 p.m. ET: Astros at Yankees, ALCS Game 5
The most important thing of the day: The Astros have a chance to secure their second World Series appearance in three years -- and knock the Yankees out of the playoffs for the third time in five years (2017 ALCS, 2015 wild-card game) -- with future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander on the mound.