American League Championship Series 2009 schedule is now set and kicks off on Friday night October 16th. The two remaining team the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees face off for a spot in the 2009 World Series. Here is ALCS 2009 schedule as well as timing for the ALCS between the Yankees and the Angels.
The 39th in league history, American League Championship Series (ALCS) is scheduled to commence on October 16 and run no later than October 25 broadcasted on Fox Sports. The Yanks will now host Game 1 of the American League Championship Series 2009.
The New York Yankees is the AL East Division champions, and the Los Angeles, Angels of Anaheim is the AL West Division champions, both will face off in the ALCS to win a trip to the 2009 World Series. Since 2004, it will be the Yankees’ first ALCS appearance, and the Angels’ first appearance since 2005.
Yankees and the Angels both are totally different teams, with the Yankees relying upon power, and the Angels seeking to manufacture runs along the way, so it will be interesting to see.
Timing & Schedule of 2009 American League Championship Series:
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
| Game | Date | Match | Location | Time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 16 | Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | TBD | FOX |
| 2 | October 17 | Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | TBD | FOX |
| 3 | October 19 | New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium of Anaheim | TBD | FOX |
| 4 | October 20 | New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium of Anaheim | TBD | FOX |
| 5 | October 22† | New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium of Anaheim | TBD | FOX |
| 6 | October 24† | Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | TBD | FOX |
| 7 | October 25† | Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | TBD | FOX |
Game 1
October 16 — 7:55 PM (ET) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
| New York | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
Starting pitchers: LAA – John Lackey (1-0)NYY – CC Sabathia (1-0)
Game 2
October 17 — 7:55 PM (ET) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
| New York | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
Starting pitchers: LAA – TBDNYY – A.J. Burnett (0-0)
Game 3
October 19 — 7:55 PM (ET) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
| Los Angeles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
Starting pitchers: NYY – Andy Pettitte (1-0)LAA – TBD
Game 4
October 20 — 7:55 (ET) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
| Los Angeles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ‘ | ‘ | ‘ |
Starting pitchers: NYY – TBDLAA – TBD
WORLD SERIES:
Wednesday, Oct. 28
7:57: at American League, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Thursday, Oct. 29
7:57: at American League, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Saturday, Oct. 31
TBD: at National League, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Sunday, Nov. 1
8:27: at National League, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Monday, Nov. 2
7:57: at National League*, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Wednesday, Nov. 4
7:57:at American League*, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
Thursday, Nov. 5
7:57: at American League*, Fox (Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Chris Rose)
