It is difficult to imagine anything in this postseason topping the American League wild-card game, with its tremendous play, drama, storylines and stunning controversy. But this is the series that could top it. The Toronto Blue Jays, who somehow survived the Orioles in 11 innings Tuesday night, now play the Texas Rangers in a rematch of last year's ALDS.
That series featured the famous Jose Bautista bat flip, which eventually led to Bautista's being hit by a pitch at 95 mph, which led to his hard slide into Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor, which immediately led to Odor's infamous punch to Bautista's face.