Unexpectedly, the Kansas City Royals have qualified for the American League Division Series (SDLA)after sweeping the Baltimore Orioles in two games in the Wild Card Series, surprising many who considered them a team with little chance in the postseason.
This victory allowed them to advance to the next phase of the playoffs, and now they prepare to face the powerful New York Yankees in the ALDS, with the first game scheduled for Saturday October 5.
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Gerrit Cole signs for first game
For their part, the Yankees, who had finished the regular season as the top seed in the American League, were waiting to meet their next opponent for their postseason debut.
Now, after the elimination of the Orioles, the team New York will face the Royals. For this match, the Bronx team designated the experienced Gerrit Cole to participate in the first match.
The Yankees, who have been one of the most consistent teams throughout the season, are the favorites in the series, but the Royals, with their recent streak of success, have continued to show that they are capable of causing surprises.
Both teams have already announced their starting pitchers for the first games of the ALDS. Kansas City has chosen to put one of its best pitchers on the mound, while the Yankees have relied on one of their star pitchers to start the series.
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Expectations are high for this matchup, which promises to be exciting, as the Royals will try to continue their surprising streak, while the Yankees They will seek to defend their position as favorites and advance to the next stage of the playoffs.
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With the two teams already ready to duel, the focus is on how these first games of the Division Series will develop. The Royals, with their unexpected performance in the wild card series, have earned the respect of many, but facing the Yankees at home and in the ALDS will be an even greater challenge.
However, Kansas City has proven to be a team capable of facing adversity, and baseball fans will undoubtedly be attentive to every move in this highly anticipated series.
