 Two red-hot offenses, two teams with playoff aspirations, and then some. Astros, of course, eliminated the Twins last year in the Division Series. This ball fouled away, and they count two and one. Astros have made a habit of appearing in the American League Championship Series. What is it, seven years in a row now? This year, new manager Joe Espada taking over for Dusty Baker. They've changed out some pieces, but they're competitive once again.