Houston 2, NY Yankees 1
The adulation heaped upon right-hander Justin Verlander since his waiver-deadline arrival from Detroit had been steady and sincere, a reflection of the respect he has garnered after an exceptional career.
LA Dodgers 5, Chi. Cubs 2
When Corey Seager was not included on the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Championship Series roster, Charlie Culberson made sure to quiet the shock to the system of the team's faithful.