A*mer*i*can League Di*vi*sion Se*ries
What Is The Definition Of The American League Division Series (ALDS) In Baseball?
This is a round of the American League playoffs and was first introduced in 1981, but implemented for good after 1993. The American League Division Series consists of two best of five series with the winners of each series advancing to the American League Championship series (ALCS). The teams that play in the two best of five series are the three division winners and the wild card winner. As of 2012, the wild card team plays the division winner with the best record, while the other two division winners face-off against each other. The abbreviation for the American League Division Series is ALDS.
Examples Of How The American League Division Series (ALDS) Is Used In Commentary
The Astros finish the regular season with the best record in the American League and will face-off against the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
Abbreviated As:
1. ALDS