The New York Yankees closed their qualification for the American League Championship Series this Thursday by beating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 and thus returning to this stage five seasons later. After they fell to the Houston Astros in 2019.
On the other hand, the New York Mets continue to make history and are also waiting for a rival, who will emerge from the duel between the Padres and the Dodgers, to define the National League champion. Title that they have not won since the 2015 campaign.
When do the Yankees play their Championship Series?
Like the Mets, the Yankees await their rival who will emerge from the clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians. Division Series that is tied at two wins per side.
The American League Championship Series will begin next Monday, October 14. And whoever the rival for the Bronx team is, the series will begin at Yankee Stadium with two games; will move to its rival’s headquarters for three straight games and if necessary will return to New York for two final best-of-seven games.
When do the Mets play their Championship Series?
On the other hand, the Mets have a couple more days of rest. Well, they managed to sign their classification in just four games against the Philadelphia Phillies and Now they are only waiting for their rival in the series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers to define the National League champion.
Unlike the Yankees, the Mets had the worst record in the regular season of those classified in their league, so they will have to start this Championship Series as visitors.
Likewise, the best of seven will be played starting with two games in California (San Diego or Los Angeles depending on who wins) and then it will move to the Big Apple for three games in a row at Citi Field. In the National League the series will begin on Sunday, October 13.
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