For Astros, pitching in playoffs ‘different animal’

The Astros mapped out their pitching usage perfectly in Games 6 and 7 of the American League Championship Series, pulling out a pair of wins over the Yankees to advance to their second World Series. The only pitcher to throw in those two games who was used exclusively as a relief pitcher in the regular season was closer Ken Giles, who threw one inning to close out Game 6.