Astros Take 2-0 ALDS Lead After Indians Bullpen Falters

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October 7, 2018

Gabe Lacques, USA Today

The Cleveland Indians once rode their bullpen to the doorstep of their first World Series title since 1948. Those days are long past, however, and soon, their latest shot to end their championship drought may be, too.

After suffering a 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 2 of their American League Division Series, the Indians are faced with a significant task: Win three consecutive games against the 103-win Astros.

They’re in this hole mostly for two reasons: The dominance of the Astros’ starting pitching, and the failings of their relief corps.

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