KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona confirmed Sunday the club would open its American League Division Series in Houston on Friday with reigning Cy Young winner Corey Kluber in Game 1.
Carlos Carrasco is set for Game 2.
Both hurlers finished the season among the top 10 in the league in ERA, wins and strikeouts.
Kluber was 1-0 with 17 strikeouts and two runs allowed in two starts against Houston this year. Carrasco split two decisions while allowing three homers in his two starts against the Astros.