Royals vs. Orioles: 10 Bold Predictions For ALCS
By Pete Schwichtenberg
@schwick26_pete
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Royals vs. Orioles: 10 Bold Predictions For ALCS
When the playoffs began, no one expected this. Not only were the Kansas City Royals able to easily sweep the Los Angeles Angels, but the Baltimore Orioles were able to sweep the Detroit Tigers by beating three straight Cy Young Award-winning pitchers. With the ALCS set to begin on Friday between these two unlikely contenders, here are 10 bold predictions.
10. Royals Will Win Game 1
10. Royals Will Win Game 1
9. Defense Will Shine
9. Defense Will Shine
8. Orioles Will Mash
8. Orioles Will Mash
7. The Royals Will Steal At Least 10 Bags
7. The Royals Will Steal At Least 10 Bags
6. Aoki Will Homer
6. Aoki Will Homer
5. Shields Will Not Lose Another Game as a Royal
5. Shields Will Not Lose Another Game as a Royal
4. Finnegan Will Be Perfect
4. Finnegan Will Be Perfect
3. Eric Hosmer Will Win ALCS MVP
3. Eric Hosmer Will Win ALCS MVP
2. At Least Two Games Will Go to Extra Innings
2. At Least Two Games Will Go to Extra Innings
1. Royals Will Win in Seven
1. Royals Will Win in Seven
Pete Schwichtenberg is a MLB writer for Rantsports. Follow @schwick26_pete, Like him on Facebook or add him to your Google Network.
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