The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their 2-1 victory against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Tampa Bay Rays should be considered the favorites in the ALCS vs. the Houston Astros. Pitching is the reason.
The Houston Astros might be used to playoff pressure after reaching the ALCS for the fourth consecutive year, but experience isn’t everything. The Tampa Bay Rays are clearly the class of the American League this year and should be their representative in the World Series.