The Houston Astros swung a deal for Scott Kazmir in July with October baseball in mind. The Kansas City Royals did the same for Johnny Cueto. Kazmir will take the mound after Collin McHugh pitched six strong innings in Thursday's 5-2 victory to open the series two days after ace Dallas Keuchel lasted six in a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the wild-card game.
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