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MLB Playoffs 2016: ALCS Game 2, NLCS Game 1

By Alex Hall
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Two LCS games on the docket for Saturday.

Blue Jays vs. Indians

ALCS Game 2 (Indians lead 1-0)

Pitchers: J.A. Happ vs. Josh Tomlin

Time: 1:08 p.m.

TV: TBS

Yes, in a postseason full of elite, dynamic pitching, that’s Happ vs. Tomlin, a pair of nondescript past-30 veterans, for Game 2 of the ALCS. And yet, they both had quietly productive years (ERA+ of 134 and 106, respectively), as well as solid (if short) ALDS outings. Game 1 was a pitching duel decided by a single homer, so will any big bats come out today?

Today's Lineups

TORONTO BLUE JAYS CLEVELAND INDIANS
Ezequiel Carrera - LF Rajai Davis - CF
Josh Donaldson - 3B Jason Kipnis - 2B
Edwin Encarnacion - 1B Francisco Lindor - SS
Jose Bautista - RF Mike Napoli - 1B
Troy Tulowitzki - SS Carlos Santana - DH
Russell Martin - C Jose Ramirez - 3B
Michael Saunders - DH Brandon Guyer - LF
Kevin Pillar - CF Lonnie Chisenhall - RF
Darwin Barney - 2B Roberto Perez - C
J.A. Happ - LHP Josh Tomlin - RHP

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Dodgers vs. Cubs

NLCS Game 1

Pitchers: Kenta Maeda vs. Jon Lester

Time: 5:08 p.m.

TV: Fox Sports 1

Blue vs. blue, in a battle of two classic franchises. Note that the Dodgers made the NLCS and the Giants didn’t.

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