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J. Reyburn, Mike Winters (crew chief)DatesOctober 5\u20138TelevisionTBSTV announcersDon Orsillo, Dennis Eckersley, and Hazel MaeRadioESPNRadio announcersDave Flemming and Jim BowdenUmpiresChris Conroy, Chad Fairchild, Andy Fletcher, Jerry Layne (crew chief), Jeff Nelson, Tim TimmonsALWCNew York Yankees defeated Oakland Athletics 7\u20132The 2018 American League Division Series were two best-of-five-game series to determine the participating teams of the 2018 American League Championship Series. The three divisional winners, seeded first through third, and a fourth team\u2014the  Wild Card Game winner\u2014played in two series. These matchups were:       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Under sponsorship agreements with T-Mobile, the series was formally known as the American League Division Series presented by T-Mobile.[3] The Astros and Red Sox won their respective series, to advance to the Championship Series. This is the first time since 1999 that all four ALDS participants from the previous year returned to the ALDS this year.The Red Sox went on to defeat the Astros in the ALCS, then win the 2018 World Series over the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Table of ContentsBackground[edit]Matchups[edit]Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees[edit]Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians[edit]Boston vs. New York[edit]Game 1[edit]Game 2[edit]Game 3[edit]Game 4[edit]Composite line score[edit]Houston vs. Cleveland[edit]Game 1[edit]Game 2[edit]Game 3[edit]Composite line score[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]Further reading[edit]External links[edit]Background[edit]The Red Sox entered the ALDS as the top seed, having completed the regular season with a record of 108\u201354 and winning the AL East. The second-seeded Astros won the AL West, going 103\u201359. The AL Central champion Indians were seeded third via their 91\u201371 record. The final participant was the winner of the AL Wild Card Game, the Yankees.This was the 13th ALDS appearance for Boston and the third appearance for Houston; the Red Sox lost to the Astros in the 2017 ALDS. This was the 10th ALDS appearance for Cleveland and 20th appearance for New York; the Indians lost to the Yankees in the 2017 ALDS. This was the first season ever three teams finished with 100-wins in the same league.The Red Sox and Yankees met 19 times during the regular season, with Boston winning 10 of the games;[4] this was the first postseason meeting between the two rivals since the famed 2004 ALCS, which Boston took in seven games after falling behind 3\u20130 en route to its first World Series title in 86 years. The Astros and Indians met seven times during the regular season, with Houston holding a 4\u20133 edge;[4] this was the first time the teams met in postseason play.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Matchups[edit]Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees[edit]Boston won the series, 3\u20131.GameDateScoreLocationTimeAttendance\u00a01October 5New York Yankees \u2013 4, Boston Red Sox \u2013 5Fenway Park3:4139,059[5]\u00a02October 6New York Yankees \u2013 6,  Boston Red Sox \u2013 2Fenway Park3:3139,151[6]\u00a03October 8Boston Red Sox \u2013 16, New York Yankees \u2013 1Yankee Stadium3:4149,657[7]\u00a04October 9Boston Red Sox \u2013 4, New York Yankees \u2013 3Yankee Stadium3:2849,641[8]Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians[edit]Houston won the series, 3\u20130.GameDateScoreLocationTimeAttendance\u00a01October 5Cleveland Indians \u2013 2, Houston Astros \u2013 7Minute Maid Park3:3643,514[9]\u00a02October 6Cleveland Indians \u2013 1, Houston Astros \u2013 3Minute Maid Park3:1243,520[10]\u00a03October 8Houston Astros \u2013 11, Cleveland Indians \u2013 3Progressive Field4:0237,252[11]Boston vs. New York[edit]This was the fourth postseason meeting between the storied rivals and their first meeting in the ALDS. The Yankees previously won the 1999 ALCS and 2003 ALCS, while the Red Sox won the 2004 ALCS. This was just the 11th postseason match-up to feature two 100-win teams.[12]Game 1[edit]  The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by former Red Sox outfielder Trot Nixon.[13][14] Boston took an early lead, as J. D. Martinez hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning. The lead grew to 5\u20130 in the bottom of the third, on a double, bunt single, single, and sacrifice fly. The Yankees scored twice in the top of the sixth, on three singles and a fielder’s choice. Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman prevented more damage by striking out Gleyber Torres with the bases loaded and two outs. New York added an additional run in the top of the seventh, with two singles, a walk, and a fielder’s choice; Boston reliever Matt Barnes allowed only one run after the Yankees has the bases loaded with nobody out. Aaron Judge led off the top of the ninth with a home run off of Boston closer Craig Kimbrel, but Kimbrel then struck out the next three batters to secure the 5\u20134 Red Sox victory.[15]Game 2[edit]  The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Steve Horgan of the Boston Police Department, who gained notoriety as the “bullpen cop” during Game 2 of the 2013 ALCS.[16] A home run by Aaron Judge in the first inning gave New York an early 1\u20130 lead. In the second inning, Gary S\u00e1nchez homered, and Boston starter David Price gave up a pair of two-out walks followed by an RBI single from Andrew McCutchen, ending Price’s outing after 1+2\u20443 innings, having allowed three runs on three hits. Xander Bogaerts’ home run in the bottom of the fourth reduced the Yankees’ lead to 3\u20131. A three-run homer by S\u00e1nchez in the top of the seventh, his second of the game, doubled New York’s score to 6\u20131. In the bottom of the seventh, a single by Mitch Moreland and an RBI double by Ian Kinsler got Boston within four runs, 6\u20132. The Red Sox were unable to score again, with Yankees’ relievers Zach Britton and Aroldis Chapman getting the final six outs. New York starter Masahiro Tanaka pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits and getting the win, tying the series at one all.Game 3[edit]  Boston got on the board in the top of the second inning, with Rafael Devers scoring from third on a two-out infield single by Christian V\u00e1zquez. The lead was extended to 3\u20130 in the third, with the Red Sox getting two runs on two singles, a sacrifice fly, another single, and a fielder’s choice. Boston broke the game open in the fourth, sending 11 men to the plate and getting seven runs on six hits. Brock Holt had two hits in the inning, while Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs with a bases clearing double. The Yankees got one run back in the bottom of the fourth, on two singles and a fielder’s choice. Boston made it 11\u20131 in the top of the seventh, on a J. D. Martinez RBI single, then 14\u20131 in the top of the eighth, getting three runs on a total of four hits, a walk, and a wild pitch. Yankees catcher Austin Romine pitched the top of the ninth inning, allowing a two-run homer to Holt, who completed the first postseason cycle in Major League history.[17] Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven innings, allowing one run on five hits and getting the win. Yankees starter Luis Severino pitched three innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and taking the loss. First base umpire \u00c1ngel Hern\u00e1ndez had three calls overturned in the first four innings of the game.[18] The defeat marks the Yankees’ worst loss in postseason history.[19]Game 4[edit]  The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by former Yankee Bucky Dent.[20] Boston took a 3\u20130 lead in the top of the third inning, on a hit by pitch, single, J. D. Martinez sacrifice fly, Ian Kinsler RBI double, and an Eduardo N\u00fa\u00f1ez RBI single. A Christian V\u00e1zquez home run in the fourth extended the lead to 4\u20130. New York got a run back in the bottom of the fifth, on two hits followed by a sacrifice fly from Brett Gardner. Boston’s Game 1 starting pitcher, Chris Sale, made a relief appearance in the bottom of the eighth, retiring the side in order. Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning, allowing a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge followed by a single by Didi Gregorius, bringing the tying run to the plate. Kimbrel struck out Giancarlo Stanton, but walked Luke Voit to load the bases, and hit Neil Walker to force in a run. Gary S\u00e1nchez worked a full count before hitting a sacrifice fly that scored Gregorius from third. Gleyber Torres then grounded out, ending the game; the call was confirmed by video replay. Boston starter Rick Porcello allowed one run off of four hits in five innings for the win. New York starter CC Sabathia allowed three runs off of five hits in three innings, taking the loss.Composite line score[edit]2018 ALDS (3\u20131): Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees. Team123456789RHENew York Yankees12011240314281Boston Red Sox31790023227391Total\u00a0attendance:\u00a0177,508\u00a0 \u00a0Average\u00a0attendance:\u00a044,377Houston vs. Cleveland[edit]This was the first postseason meeting between the Astros and Indians.Game 1[edit]  Former Astros pitcher Mike Scott, the 1986 NLCS MVP and Cy Young Award winner, threw the ceremonial first pitch. The defending World Series champion Astros began their title defense in strong fashion as Justin Verlander threw 5+1\u20443 innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 earned runs, holding the Indians hitless until the 6th inning. He and Corey Kluber traded hitless innings through the 3rd, before Alex Bregman led off the bottom of the 4th with a home run while Josh Reddick added an RBI single to bring the score to 2\u20130. George Springer and Jos\u00e9 Altuve hit back to back home runs in the bottom of the 5th and ended Kluber’s day after 4+2\u20443 innings. After throwing five innings of no-hit ball, the Indians chased Verlander in the 6th after loading the bases. Ryan Pressly came in relief allowing Yan Gomes to score on a wild pitch and Francisco Lindor on a Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez groundout before striking out Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n to end the threat and keep the score at 4\u20132. Martin Maldonado homered and Bregman drove in his second run of the day in the 7th while Reddick added another RBI single in the 8th to bring the score to 7\u20132. Roberto Osuna closed the door in the 9th to give the Astros a dominant Game 1 victory. Springer’s home run tied him with Carlos Beltr\u00e1n for the club record for most consecutive postseason games with a home run, with five. Springer had four in a row in the 2017 World Series.[21]Game 2[edit]  Three-time Astros All-Star and 2005 NLCS MVP Roy Oswalt threw the ceremonial first pitch. Hoping to even the series before returning home, Cleveland struck first and took a 1\u20130 lead in the top of the third inning, on a home run by Francisco Lindor. In the bottom of the sixth, an infield single and walk followed by a Marwin Gonz\u00e1lez double gave Houston a 2\u20131 lead. A home run by Alex Bregman in the seventh inning extended Houston’s lead to 3\u20131. With two outs in the top of the ninth inning, a walk to Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n brought Josh Donaldson to the plate as the tying run, but closer Roberto Osuna got him to fly out, securing Game 2 for the Astros. Houston starter Gerrit Cole struck out 12 and allowed just one run in seven innings for the win, while Indians starter Carlos Carrasco gave up six hits and two runs in 5+1\u20443 innings and took the loss. Cole became only the second pitcher in playoff history to strikeout at least 12 batters without allowing a walk, following Tom Seaver’s 13 strikeout-no walk performance in the 1973 NLCS. Osuna recorded a four-out save for his third career postseason save, and first with the Astros.[22]Game 3[edit]Cleveland took a 1\u20130 lead in the third inning, on two singles followed by a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly. The teams traded home runs in the fifth inning, by George Springer of the Astros and then Francisco Lindor of the Indians. Houston went ahead, 4\u20132, with three runs in the seventh from two singles, a fielder’s choice, error, walk, and a two-RBI double by Marwin Gonz\u00e1lez. The Astros added six runs in the eighth on a homer by Springer, a double, two walks, RBI single, bases loaded wild pitch, and a three-run homer by Carlos Correa. Houston extended their lead to 11\u20132 in the ninth, on a walk, balk, ground out, and RBI single by Alex Bregman. Cleveland got one run in the last of the ninth, with Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n scoring from third on a wild pitch, followed by Melky Cabrera grounding out to first for the 11\u20133 final and to give the Astros a series sweep. Houston starter Dallas Keuchel had a no decision after allowing two runs on four hits in five innings; he was relieved by Collin McHugh who pitched two innings without allowing a hit and got the win. Cleveland starter Mike Clevinger also had a no decision after allowing three hits and one run in five innings; he was relieved by Trevor Bauer who allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) in 1+1\u20443 innings and took the loss.With their victory in Game 3, the Astros earned a postseason sweep for the first time in franchise history, advancing to the ALCS to meet the winner of the Red Sox and Yankees series. This marks the second time in franchise history that the Astros have reached back-to-back Championship Series; the first time was in 2004 and 2005, when the team played in the National League. The Indians were swept in the postseason for the first time since 1954, and were eliminated in the ALDS for the second straight year. They were also eliminated from the postseason at home for the third straight year.According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the Cleveland Indians warned the Boston Red Sox that a man representing the Houston Astros might try to steal signs from their dugout in the ALCS.  Passan reported that the same man, Astros’ intern Kyle McLaughlin, was found taking cell phone video of the Indians’ dugout during the Astros’ and Indians’ ALDS matchup.[23] After the 2019 season, MLB punished the Astros for illicitly stealing their opponents’ signs and relaying it to their hitters throughout 2017 and 2018 seasons.[24]Composite line score[edit]2018 ALDS (3\u20130): Houston Astros defeated Cleveland Indians. Team123456789RHECleveland Indians0020120016133Houston Astros00023267121340Total\u00a0attendance:\u00a0124,286\u00a0 \u00a0Average\u00a0attendance:\u00a041,429See also[edit]References[edit]^ The higher seeded team in each series hosted Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), and the lower seeded team Games 3 and 4 (if necessary).^ 2018 Major League Baseball postseason schedule. MLB.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2018.^ Kelly, Matt (October 1, 2018). “Playoff bracket set as Brewers, Dodgers win”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 2, 2018.^ a b “MLB Standings Grid – 2018”. ESPN. Retrieved October 3, 2018.^ “Boxscore: New York vs. Boston, Game 1”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.^ “Boxscore: New York vs. Boston, Game 2”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 6, 2018.^ “Boxscore: Boston vs. New York, Game 3”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.^ “Boxscore: Boston vs. New York, Game 4”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.^ “Boxscore: Cleveland vs. Houston, Game 1”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.^ “Boxscore: Cleveland vs. Houston, Game 2”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 6, 2018.^ “Boxscore: Houston vs. Cleveland, Game 3”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.^ Jaffe, Jay (October 8, 2018). “Small-Sample Theater Comes to the Postseason”. fangraphs.^ “Trot Nixon to throw first pitch before Red Sox ALDS Game 1”. WMUR-TV. WCVB-TV. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.^ @Trags (October 5, 2018). “WELCOME BACK TROT” (Tweet). Retrieved October 5, 2018 \u2013 via Twitter.^ Snyder, Matt (October 6, 2018). “Red Sox vs. Yankees final score: J.D. Martinez, Chris Sale lead Boston to ALDS Game 1 win”. CBS Sports.^ “Horgan’s 1st pitch before Game 2”. MLB.com. October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.^ Adler, David (October 8, 2018). “Brock Holt completes first postseason cycle”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.^ Schrock, Joshua (October 9, 2018). “Pedro Martinez Slams Umpire Angel Hernandez After Horrific ALDS Game 3”. NESN. Retrieved October 9, 2018.^ “ALDS Game 3: Red Sox hand Yankees worst postseason loss in team history”.^ @NBC10Boston (October 9, 2018). “JUST IN” (Tweet). Retrieved October 10, 2018 \u2013 via Twitter.^ “ALDS, Game 1: Astros 7, Indians 2 – Houston Chronicle”. Chron.com. October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.^ Snyder, Matt. “Indians vs. Astros Game 2 final score: Gerrit Cole goes full Tom Seaver to give Houston 2-0 lead”. CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.^ “Indians warned Red Sox about Astros’ sign-stealing attempt”. AP NEWS. October 17, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2020.^ Kepner, Tyler (November 14, 2019). “After Reports of Astros’ Cheating, M.L.B. Is Left to Restore Trust (Published 2019)”. The New York Times. ISSN\u00a00362-4331. Retrieved December 30, 2020.Further reading[edit]Blum, Ronald (October 9, 2018). “Red Sox hold off Yanks in Game 4, will face Astros in ALCS”. Boston.com. AP. Retrieved October 10, 2018.Chesterton, Eric (October 10, 2018). “Can you survive watching the final three outs of ALDS Game 4?”. MLB.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.Finn, Chad (October 9, 2018). “9 thoughts on the Red Sox’ 16-1 victory over the Yankees”. Boston.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.Hass, Trevor (October 7, 2018). “What Alex Cora said after the Red Sox lost Game 2 to the Yankees”. Boston.com. Retrieved October 7, 2018.Marrone, Matt (October 4, 2018). “The brawl, Fortnite and now the ALDS: The story of Yanks-Sox 2018”. ESPN. Retrieved October 4, 2018.Miller, Randy (October 5, 2018). “MLB playoffs 2018: Boston Red Sox set 25-man roster for ALDS vs. New York Yankees”. NJ.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.Miller, Randy (October 5, 2018). “MLB playoffs 2018: New York Yankees set 25-man roster for ALDS vs. Boston Red Sox”. NJ.com. 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