The ALCS is set! Odds, X factors and how the Mariners and Blue Jays can reach the World Series

The American League Championship Series (ALCS) is set to feature the top two seeds in the American League: the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays. This highly anticipated matchup will determine who will advance to the World Series. Both teams had impressive regular-season performances, with the Mariners finishing with a 90-72 record and the Blue Jays securing a 92-70 record. The series is expected to be a close and competitive one, with both teams boasting strong offenses and solid pitching rotations. The key X-factors for each team include the Mariners' young stars, such as Julio Rodríguez and Eugenio Suárez, and the Blue Jays' experienced veterans, including José Berríos and George Springer. The series odds currently favor the Blue Jays, but the Mariners have shown their resilience throughout the season and are poised to put up a formidable challenge. Fans can look forward to a thrilling series that will showcase the best of the American League's talent as these two teams battle for a chance to compete in the World Series.