After a physically and mentally draining seven-game series in the American League Championship Series, history is actually on the side of the Toronto Blue Jays in the looming World Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins Friday.

According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, in each of the four prior seasons where one LCS was a seven-game series (Blue Jays), and one was a sweep (Dodgers), the team that went seven games won the World Series. That was the case in 2012, 2007, 2006 and 1988.

What is the reason behind that? One can really only speculate, but momentum can certainly play a factor.

Toronto just won two games in a row to capture the World Series bid, beating the Seattle Mariners in games six and seven to punch their ticket for the first time since 1993. Perhaps rest and rust also has something to do with it, as the Dodgers won't have played for a week by the time the World Series starts, while the Jays will have played just a few days prior.

While not directly part of this stat, it's also likely that homefield advantage helps Toronto. They will play the first two games of this series at home, and they will once again have games six and seven on their home field, if needed.

About the World Series

--The Dodgers are looking for their second straight World Series title. They are hoping to become the first repeat champions since the 1999-2000 New York Yankees. 

--The Dodgers have named Blake Snell as their starting pitcher for Game 1. He's a two-time Cy Young champion. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in Game 2.

--First pitch on Friday night is set for 8:08 p.m. ET

About the Jays

--Toronto has not named a starting pitcher yet for Game 1. Kevin Gausman, who started Game 1 of the ALDS and ALCS, was used for one inning of relief in Game 7 on Monday after starting in Game 5 on Friday. If he is unable to get the ball, perhaps Trey Yesavage, who started on Sunday in Game 6, could earn the start.

Max Scherzer is also an option on more than a week of rest.

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