Major League Baseball Playoffs:
The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 2-0 last night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The Rangers are 6-0 so far in the post-season. Jordan Montgomery pitched scoreless baseball into the seventh inning of the game, outdueling Astros starter Justin Verlander. It was the first time this post-season that both starting pitchers worked into the seventh inning of a game. Game 2 is this afternoon in Houston. First pitch is 4:37pm.
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. First pitch is 8:07pm.