However, for the second straight year, they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, this time in three games.
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average Source:[1] Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Source:[2] Infielders Outfielders Coaches LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: High Desert During the May 15, 2016, game against the Toronto Blue Jays, there were two benches-clearing incidents.
Finally, in the last regular season game between the clubs, Rangers reliever Matt Bush hit Bautista in the ribs with a fastball.
On the ensuing play, Bautista slid hard into Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor.
[4] Later in the game, Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Chavez hit Prince Fielder with a pitch causing the benches to clear again, although this time no punches were thrown.