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It all comes down to this. Game 5 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals will determine which team advances to the ALCS and which team will be cleaning out their lockers tomorrow morning. A 162-game season, spring training and offseason workouts were all for this moment. If you end up on the losing side, you will look back on this game with what ifs, but if you’re on the victorious team, you live to fight another day. Here are five bold predictions for this win-or-go-home matchup.
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5. Kendrys Morales Will Have 2 Extra-Base Hits
Credit: Getty Images5. Kendrys Morales Will Have 2 Extra-Base Hits
An argument could be made that Morales was the Royals' team MVP in 2015. His ability to drive in runs in the middle of the lineup was something that the Royals had been missing last season. Morales blasted two home runs off of Wednesday's starter Collin McHugh in Game 1, and I expect him to get him once again.
4. Carlos Gomez Will Have a Home Run and a Stolen Base
Credit: Getty Images4. Carlos Gomez Will Have a Home Run and a Stolen Base
There was a point when the Astros weren't sure if Gomez would be able to contribute in this series. The former Milwaukee Brewers center fielder was battling an intercostal injury. Not only has Gomez been able to play, but he's been one of the most consistent contributors in the series for the Astros. His teammates will need him once more.
3. Mike Moustakas Will Hit His First Home Run of the Postseason
Credit: Getty Images3. Mike Moustakas Will Hit His First Home Run of the Postseason
Moustakas has been nearly non-existent in this series as he's only batting .143. The power-hitting third baseman had the best season of his career in 2015, and it's about time he shows up in the playoffs.
2. Colby Rasmus Will Have a Home Run and Multiple RBIs
Credit: Getty Images2. Colby Rasmus Will Have a Home Run and Multiple RBIs
Rasmus has been out of his mind in these playoffs, and there's no reason to think it won't continue. The former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder is 9-for-27 career against Johnny Cueto with three doubles and a home run. If the Astros are going to the ALCS, it will be on Rasmus' back.
1. Lorenzo Cain Will Have 4 Hits
Credit: Getty Images1. Lorenzo Cain Will Have 4 Hits
If the Royals' MVP isn't Morales it has to be Cain, but he's been quiet during the playoffs. I fully expect that to change tonight as the Royals need their three-hole hitter to come up clutch. As great a hitter as Cain is, you can only keep him quiet for so long.
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