The Red Sox appear in their 3rd ALCS, having made it to the WS in 72
The Royals are newbies
The Pirates are in their 4th NLCS and 3rd in a row, having appeared in the WS 2 times winning it all in 71
The Astros appear in their 4th NLCS as well, they are 0 for 2 in WS appearances.
These 2 teams also locked horns in the 71 NLCS.
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