A year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays came back from 0-2 to defeat the Texas Rangers in the ALDS on a walk off home run by Jose Bautista complete with a bat flip.
This year, the Blue Jays swept Rangers in the ALDS. They won Game 3 in dramatic fashion again in 10 innings as reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson scored on a mad dash home following an errant throw by Jays' nemesis Rougned Odor on what appeared to be a routine double play ball by Russell Martin. The Jays won 7-6 and the Rangers' AL best 95-67 didn't count for very much.
The Jays will face the winner of the ALDS match up between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS. The Tribe is up 2-0. They were scheduled to play this afternoon, but the game at Fenway Park was rained out. Game 3 will be played tomorrow at 6 p.m.
If the series goes a full five games it could be a tremendous disadvantage to the Jays. Game 1 of the ALCS is scheduled to begin on Friday in either Boston or Cleveland. The Jays will have four days off & that could make them rusty. The Bosox or Tribe might be tired but they will be game ready.
On the other hand that could be a blessing to Jays closer Roberto Osuna and the rest of the Jays overtaxed bullpen.
Last year, the Blue Jays fell short in the ALCS losing to the Kansas City Royals in six games. The Royals, of course, went on to win the World Series. While lightning struck twice for the Blue Jays in the ALDS they seek a different outcome in the ALCS this year & advance to their first World Series since 1993.
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