The San Diego Padres' phenomenal comeback from 4-0 down against the Philadelphia Phillies and Justin Verlander's commanding start for the Houston Astros against a New York Yankees lineup that struck out 17 times were the big storylines on Wednesday as MLB's Championship Series really took over.
As the baseball season moves ever closer to its World Series finale the standard only increases. Who of the Yankees, Phillies, Padres and Houston Astros will make it to the Fall Classic? When are each of the games, and where can you watch them? Here’s your full rundown…
American League Championship Series (first to 4)
Houston Astros lead New York Yankees 2-0
Game 1: Yankees 2-4 Astros
Game 2: Yankees 2-3 Astros
Remaining games: all on TBS (US), BT Sport (UK) and MLB.TV (worldwide) - Betfred odds*
Game 3 (at Yankee Stadium): Saturday 22 October, 10:00pm BST (Game odds*)
Game 4 (at Yankee Stadium): Monday 24 October, 12:00am BST
Game 5 (at Yankee Stadium): Monday 24 October, 9:00pm BST (if needed)
Game 6 (at Minute Maid Park): Tuesday 25 October, 11:00pm BST (if needed)
Game 7 (at Minute Maid Park): Thursday 27 October, 12:30am BST (if needed)
National League Championship Series (first to 4)
Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres tied 1-1
Game 1: Phillies 2-0 Padres
Game 2: Phillies 5-8 Padres
Remaining games: all on Fox Sports (US), BT Sport (UK) and MLB.TV (worldwide) - Betfred odds*
Game 3 (at Citizens Bank Park): Saturday 22 October, 12:30am BST (Game odds*)
Game 4 (at Citizens Bank Park): Sunday 23 October, 12:45am BST
Game 5 (at Citizens Bank Park): Sunday 23 October, 7:30pm BST
Game 6 (at Petco Park): Tuesday 25 October, 1:00am BST (if needed)
Game 7 (at Petco Park): Wednesday 26 October, 1:00am BST (if needed)
World Series (first to 4) - all on Fox (US), BT Sport (UK) and MLB.TV (worldwide)
Game 1: Friday 28 October
Game 2: Saturday 29 October
Game 3: Monday 31 October
Game 4: Tuesday 1 November
Game 5: Wednesday 2 November (if needed)
Game 6: Friday 4 November (if needed)
Game 7: Saturday 5 November (if needed)
WORLD SERIES WINNER ODDS
Astros Evens
Phillies 7/2
Padres 7/2
Yankees 5/1
*18+ | BeGambleAware | Odds Subject to Change
