And then there were four. The American League pennant is up for grabs between the Rays and Astros while the Dodgers and Braves clash for the National League's seat in the World Series. Which two teams will emerge to play in an unusual and unforgettable Fall Classic? SI's MLB experts offer their ALCS and NLCS predictions.
ALCS: Rays vs. Astros
Emma Baccellieri: Astros (seven games)
Are the Rays the better (deeper, stronger, more talented) team? Yes, indisputably. But when Houston’s offense is clicking, as it has been lately, it can be just as solid as Tampa Bay’s, and they’ve been able to overcome their relatively thin pitching staff so far, and.