Guide to the AL Championship Series: Blue Jays-Royals
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Everything you need to know about the American League Championship Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. The Royals lead the series 3-2.
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SERIES AT A GLANCE
G1: Royals 5, Blue Jays 0
G2: Royals 6, Blue Jays 3
G3: Blue Jays 11, Royals 8
G4: Royals 14, Blue Jays 2
G5: Blue Jays 7, Royals 1
G6: TOR AT KC (Oct. 23, 8:07 PM ET)
G7*: TOR AT KC (Oct. 24, 8:07 PM ET)
*- if necessary
SERIES PROBABLES
| G | Blue Jays | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Estrada | Edinson Volquez |
| 2 | David Price | Yordano Ventura |
| 3 | Marcus Stroman | Johnny Cueto |
| 4 | R.A. Dickey | Chris Young |
| 5 | Marco Estrada | Edinson Volquez |
| 6 | David Price | Yordano Ventura |
| 7 | Marcus Stroman | Johnny Cueto |
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
Taking a closer look at how the ALCS teams were constructed.
WHO'S BETTER?
Who's better? Here's how the two rivals stack up position-by-position.
BY THE NUMBERS
| Team | Blue Jays | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| REC | 93-69 (1st) | 95-67 (1st) |
| RDIFF | +221 | +83 |
| R | 891 | 724 |
| HR | 232 | 139 |
| SB | 88 | 104 |
| OPS | .797 | .734 |
| ERA | 3.80 | 3.73 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| QS | 84 | 71 |