After sending three teams to the playoffs, it’s hard to believe that the AL East would go a combined 0-6, but that’s exactly what has transpired with the Rays and Blue Jays getting swept in the Wild Card round and the Orioles losing the first two games of the ALDS. Baltimore will hit the road for Texas seeking to avoid a sweep on Tuesday.
The Twins at least had slightly more success, leveling their series against the Astros at one game apiece to temporarily halt what looked like a speedy march toward an all-AL West ALCS. Now, Minnesota has gained home-field advantage with the next two games at Target Field.