The Kansas City Royals have selected Edinson Volquez to be the Game 1 starter when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of the American League Championship Series on Friday.
The right-hander went 13-9 with a 3.55 ERA in the regular season. Volquez lost his lone start in the AL Division Series against Houston when he gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings while matched up against Astros ace Dallas Keuchel.
Ned Yost announces Edinson Volquez will pitch #ALCS Game 1, Yordano Ventura set for Game 2 & Johnny Cueto will go in Game 3.