ALCS

What does ALCS stand for?

American League Championship Series

ALCS is a baseball postseason acronym that means American League Championship Series. It refers to the AL playoff series that determines what team plays in the World Series.

The ALCS pits the two teams who won their division series against each other. It is a best-of-seven series and the team with the better regular season record hosts four of the seven home games. The winner of the ALCS is crowned as "AL champions."

Example

I hope the Royals win the ALCS, they are such a fun team to watch
2016 ALCS matchup
2016 ALCS matchup

Related Slang

ALDSAmerican League Division Series
ALAmerican League
MLBMajor League Baseball
NLDSNational League Division Series
ERAEarned run average
hrHome run
NLCSNational League Championship Series

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Sports TermsBaseball
Updated November 25, 2016

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