The World Series finally starts.
Both teams could set their rotations precisely the way they want, so we should go a day or two without a bullpen game.
No Kevin Kiermair for the Dodgers. Their roster:
- Right-handed pitchers: Ryan Brasier, Walker Buehler, Ben Casparius, Jack Flaherty, Brusdar Graterol, Brent Honeywell Jr., Daniel Hudson, Landon Knack, Michael Kopech, Blake Treinen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Left-handed pitchers: Anthony Banda, Alex Vesia
- Catchers: Austin Barnes, Will Smith
- Infielders: Freddie Freeman, Gavin Lux, Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas Outfielders: Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages
- Infielders/Outfielders: Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Chris Taylor, Enrique Hernández
- Designated hitter: Shohei Ohtani
No Marcus Stroman for the Yankees. And Jon Berti gets dropped, so not many former Jays to cheer. Their roster:
- Right-handed pitchers: Gerrit Cole, Jake Cousins, Luis Gil, Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, Mark Leiter Jr., Clarke Schmidt, Marcus Stroman, Luke Weaver
- Left-handed pitchers: Nestor Cortes, Tim Hill, Tim Mayza, Carlos Rodón
- Catchers: Jose Trevino, Austin Wells
- Infielders: Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Anthony Volpe
- Outfielders: Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, Alex Verdugo
- Utility: Oswaldo Cabrera, Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Today’s starters:
Jack Flaherty was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA split between the Tigers and Dodgers. But he’s been hit hard in three playoff games, with a 7.04 ERA. In 15.1 innings, he has given up 15 hits, 3 home runs, 7 walks and 8 strikeouts.
Gerrit Cole had an 8-5 record and a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts this year. In three playoff games, he has a 3.31 ERA. In 16.1 innings, he has allowed 19 hits, 1 home run, 6 walks and 12 strikeouts.