very good series was Tony Fernández, who hit .350, scored six runs, and stole five bases in a losing cause. In 1992, the Blue Jays beat the Athletics in the American League Championship Series, on the way to their first World Series in franchise history. References External links 1989 ALCS at Baseball-Reference American League Championship Series American League Championship Series Oakland Athletics postseason Toronto Blue Jays postseason American League Championship Series History of Canada (1982–1992) American League Championship Series 20th century in Oakland, California American League Championship Series American League Championship Series American League Championship Series Baseball competitions in Oakland, California Baseball competitions in Toronto