We know it’s tough to keep track of every MLB playoff game, especially in the early rounds when some games start way too early and some games start way too late. So throughout the playoffs, we’ll try to do really quick recaps of every game so you can stay up-to-date.

Dallas deals, defeats damn Yankees. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Cy Young hopeful Dallas Keuchel tossed six innings of shutout ball, striking out seven (including Brett Gardner three times).

The ‘Stros hit two solo home runs off of Masahiro Tanaka, one by Colby Rasmus and one by Carlos Gomez. Both featured above-average bat flips.

Rasmus:

Gomez:

I’m sure this didn’t sit well with the self-appointed Czar of Baseball’s Unwritten Rules, Brian McCann, who has a history with Gomez

Surprised McCann didn’t try to start a fight after this one, too.

Houston cruised to a 3-0 victory, and Astros pitching held the Yankees’ offense to just three singles.

Red Sox spin:

Jacoby Ellsbury didn’t start for the Yankees. Former GM Ben Cherington has to feel pretty good about that.

Tonight:

Arrieta vs. Cole in a one-game playoff. Both teams deserve better as 97 and 98-win teams, but as a fan you can’t ask for a better matchup.