As the calendar changed to October, many people had one thing on the mind: playoff baseball.

Viewed as perhaps the top part of each season, the playoffs are where the top teams come together and compete for one title—the title of World Series champion.

This year, the hometown Cleveland Indians are punching their tickets to October—their first appearance since 2013.

Following a 94-67 campaign in 2016, the Indians clinched the American League Central Division championship for the first time since 2007.

Primarily led by their pitching staff, the Tribe was viewed as having a top pitching staff prior to the season. 2014 Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber was tied for fifth in Major League Baseball with 18 wins. Kluber also threw a total of 227 strikeouts.

Unfortunately, Kluber suffered a strained quad on September 26th. That, combined with injuries to Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar that will potentially sideline them both until next season, has led to questions being asked about the team’s ability to win with a lackluster pitching rotation.

“Their pitching is a little shaky but hopefully Kluber is ready and Salazar can come back soon,” sophomore Sam Coffin said.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Indians are led by free agent signee Mike Napoli. The veteran first baseman has greatly benefited the team in his first year with the ball club, achieving career highs in hits, home runs, and runs batted in.

However, the Boston Red Sox, who the Indians will take on in the ALDS, are no lightweight.

The American League’s East Division champions, the Red Sox finished with a record of 93-69. They are led by Cy Young contending pitcher Rick Porcello who led the American League with 22 wins. Designated hitter David Ortiz is tied for first in the American League with 127 runs batted in.

To many, the best of five series will be must-see television. For most Clevelanders, they want nothing more than to Party at Napoli’s.