Yes, this is an important battle - the New York Yankees are fighting off the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East crown, and the Kansas City Royals are fighting to close the year with a playoff spot.
But make no mistake—this is the Battle of the MVPs. Aaron Judge is, in all likelihood, going to win the award, but there’s a very small chance that Bobbby Witt Jr. could make a late run for the crown. If that’s the case, this series will loom big: Witt needs to swat some home runs in Yankee Stadium’s confines and Brady Singer and the Royals pitching needs to keep Judge quiet.