The Orioles defeated the White Sox in four games to reach their second World Series in the past five years.
The White Sox stole Game 1 on the road as starting pitcher LaMarr Hoyt nearly pitched a complete-game shutout.
Mike Boddicker pitched a complete-game shutout for the Orioles in Game 2 as they won 4–0 to even the series.
They would not return to the ALCS until 1996, which they would lose to the eventual World Series champion New York Yankees in five games.
This was the last time the Phillies won the NL pennant until 1993, where they defeated the Atlanta Braves in six games before falling in the World Series.
Tippy Martinez fended off a late Phillies' rally as the Orioles won 5–4 to take a 3–1 series lead.
The Orioles clinched the title in Game 5, 5–0, as Scott McGregor pitched a five-hit complete-game shutout.
This was the last year that each team's local broadcaster was allowed to also televise coverage of LCS games.