The Savages were out last night and Masahiro Tanaka pitched a gem, as the Yankees rolled to a 7-0 victory, taking Game 1 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros. Tonight they will turn to the Big Maple, James Paxton, who has had success against the Stros. Paxton is 8-4 in his career against Houston with a 3.24 ERA and he is 4-2 lifetime at Minute Maid Park, with a 3.92 ERA. It won’t be easy for the Bombers because Justin Verlander will be tapping the rubber for Houston. Verlander is 6-3 with a 2.95 ERA in 9 career starts in the ALCS but better be on his game tonight because the Yankees 1-9 can crush the ball. New York has won 4 of the last 5 meetings and they are 6-0 in Paxton’s last 6 road starts.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NEW YORK YANKEES