Bautista performing balancing act at the plate

The American League Championship Series has become a grueling test of Jose Bautista's patience. The Blue Jays' No. 3 hitter badly wants to do damage in run-scoring opportunities, but the Royals aren't giving him all that much to hit. And so Bautista is constantly fighting himself, toeing the line between taking what's given and expanding his zone to make something happen.

By Alden Gonzalez