Mon 10/6/14 2:30 PM

Shields will start Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports. He didn't have his best stuff Sunday, but was able to pitch well enough to help the Royals pull off an improbably sweep over the Angels. It's no surprise he'll be taking the ball in Game 1 against the Orioles, as he'll be on regular rest.