The Houston Astros will return the Major League Baseball postseason on Thursday, October 5th.
In Houston's return to the MLB postseason, the team and winner of the American League West division, will face off with the Boston Red Sox. Boston is seeking to capture the American League Pennant for the first time since 2013, while Houston is seeking the American League Pennant for the first time since joining the American League in 2013.
Houston will be led by starting pitcher Justin Verlander in its playoff appearance in Houston on Thursday night.
Thursday's game begins at 3:08pm from the Minute Made Park in Houston.