MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Friday, Oct. 15)

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The ALCS will kick off on Friday night between the Red Sox and Astros

We're down to the final four teams in baseball as the LCS matchups are set. The American League gets things started on Friday as the Astros have reached the ALCS for the fifth straight season and the Red Sox are back for the first time since winning the 2018 World Series.

So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Friday, Oct. 15.

Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.

MLB Playoff Games on TV Today

Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros, 8:07 p.m. on FOX
ALCS Game 1, series tied 0-0
BOS: LHP Chris Sale (0-0, 45.00 ERA)
HOU: LHP Framber Valdez (0-0, 8.31 ERA)

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has yet to lose a playoff series and is starting his second ALCS with a bold choice in going with Sale. The southpaw only lasted one inning in his ALDS start and went 1 2/3 innings in his final regular-season start. Of course, Valdez has struggles of his own in his other 2021 postseason start, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings.