Astros (Valdez, 1-1, 6.35) vs Braves (Davidson, 0-0)

Can the heavy hitting Astros really just fade away today? It depends on which Valdez shows up. Valdez has started 4 games in the post season, struggling in his first two, throwing a gem in the third start, then struggling against the Braves. He lasted only 2 innings allowing 5 runs.

Tucker Davidson starts for the Braves. With very limited experience in the MLB, let alone the post season, it is a tall order for a youngster. He is a lefty, which helps against the Astros. This could be one of those cinderfella stories to go down in the baseball mythology, or of course, he could just bomb..

The Astros offense has been harnessed by a multitude of Braves pitchers. In game 4 they had many opportunities to put the game away early which they squandered. The Braves have been opportunistic in their scoring, and successful with the long ball. While anything goes today for pitching, the Astros have seen all of the Braves pitchers, and should be very motivated . Obviously the Braves will not want to return to Houston.

I can't believe tha Astros will be shut down today. Look for those bats to come alive. Astros to win..