The MLB Playoffs are a totally different animal than the regular season. WFNY's Playoff Chess previews highlight the lineup construction that should take place against left-handed pitchers in the playoffs.
The Houston Astros rival the Cleveland Indians in offensive prowess, but they do have a weakness. That weakness and how the Indians might be the perfect team to exploit it are explained here by WFNY's Gage Will.
Jose Ramirez slumped at the wrong time in 2017. A late season 2018 slump is mildly worrisome but the safer bet is on the hitting savant being productive in the 2018 playoffs.