Major League Baseball Playoffs:
–Tampa Bay forced a Game Five in their American League Divisional Series with Houston following a 4-1 victory last night in Game Four. The Rays jumped on Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander for three runs in the first inning. Two former Pirates pitchers will be featured in the deciding game Thursday. Tyler Glasnow will start for Tampa Bay. Gerrit Cole will start for the Astros.
Tonight – both Game Five’s will be played in the National League Divisional Series. Atlanta will host St. Louis at 5:02pm. The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Washington Nationals at 8:37pm.