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The winner of the single game knockout will
face the AL Central champion Cleveland Indians in the AL
Division Series starting on Thursday. The Indians finished with
the best record (102-60) in the AL this season, courtesy of a
league-record 22 successive victories from Aug. 24 - Sept. 14.
The AL West champion Houston Astros, who finished 101-61, host
the AL East champion Boston Red Sox (93-69), with their ALDS
also beginning on Thursday.
The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks will meet in the
National League's wild card playoff on Wednesday, with the
winner to face the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers from
Friday.
The Dodgers finished with the best record in the majors (104-58)
courtesy of a strong first part of the season, when they were
61-29 by the All Star break, and would have home field advantage
for the World Series if they make that far. The NL East Champion
Washington Nationals host the NL Central Champion Chicago Cubs
in the other NLDS series beginning on Friday.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)
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