This was the matchup that most worried me when trying to figure out who was going to play who. I thought the Indians had their best chance against Toronto or even Baltimore if they advanced. I believed the Red Sox had too much hitting and two of the better pitchers in Porcello and Price. I could not have been more wrong.

I am guessing if Tomlin can get through five innings, Manager Francona won't hesitate to go to his bullpen. The rainout on Sunday means that relievers Andrew Miller and Cody Allen will be ready to pitch as needed. Bryan Shaw and Dan Otero should be able to pitch an inning or two. If the Tribe gets to Buckholtz early look for a sweep and an exciting series against the Blue Jays!

The Cubs have the Giants down two games to none, but with Madison Bumgarner pitching for San Francisco tonight, I look for the Giants to stay alive. He is an amazing pitcher, especially in the post-season. The Cubs should win the series with too many good pitchers for the Giants to handle. 

I don't have any favorite with the Dodgers-Nationals. I think either team could win it, but the Dodgers have the hottest hitters in Seager and Turner. 

It was only ninety-six years ago when the Indians finished off the Brooklyn Robins to win their first World Series five games to two. The Major League owners wanted as much gate receipts as possible so the nine game series came to be. It started off well with Brooklyn wining two out of three,but the Indians swept the next four to win the championship. It was an incredible series with Bill Wamby's unassisted triple play and Elmer Smith's grand slam. Both in the same game!