The Toronto Blue Jays – sparked by Jose Bautista’s three-run HR in Game 5 – are heading back to the ALCS. (Getty)
Well, that was fun. A pair of Game 5’s on Wednesday afternoon and we’re just getting started this MLB postseason.
Hey, this is October, after all. Things are supposed to get a little bit crazy, right?
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched their spot in the ALCS with a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are heading back to the ALCS after a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
The Royals are the top seed on the AL side of the MLB postseason bracket so they’ll get homefield advantage throughout the series, looking to make a second straight World Series appearance and earn a chance to avenge last season’s loss. The series is also a rematch of the 1985 ALCS, which went seven games.
Deep breaths everyone, everything is about get even more dramatic.
Friday October 16
Toronto Blue Jays @ Kansas City Royals, 8:07 p.m. ET on FOX
Saturday, October 17
Toronto Blue Jays @ Kansas City Royals, 4:07 p.m. ET on FS1
Monday, October 19
Kansas City Royals @ Toronto Blue Jays, 8:07 p.m. ET on FS1
Tuesday, October 20
Kansas City Royals @ Toronto Blue Jays, TBD on FS1
Wednesday, October 21
* Kansas City Royals @ Toronto Blue Jays, TBD on FS1
* – if necessary
Friday, October 23
* Toronto Blue Jays @ Kansas City Royals, TBD on FS1
* – if necessary
Saturday, October 24
* Toronto Blue Jays @ Kansas City Royals, TBD on FS1
* – if necessary