Scouting the ALCS: Four Key Matchups for Rangers vs. Yankees

Filed under: Rangers, Yankees, MLB Playoffs, American League Championship Series, Advanced Scouting

The American League Championship Series isn't being quite what the experts thought it would be this year, as the Rangers, not the Rays, will face off against the Yankees. Both teams got to this point in very different ways. Texas has relied on a mix of smart baserunning and the performances of its stars. The Yankees have arrived here in machine-like fashion, making it look rather easy against Minnesota.

From a scouting standpoint, these clubs present interesting challenges for each other. There will be numerous matchups that could swing this series one way or another for either club. Let's examine some of those potential matchups.

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