The Cleveland Guardians fell to the New York Yankees 5-1 in Game 1 of the ALCS, with pitching struggles highlighted by starter Alex Cobb's early exit due to injury, leading to his removal from the roster. Cobb, who had been a reliable pitcher during the regular season, allowed three earned runs in just 2.2 innings before being replaced by Ben Lively. In a last-minute roster adjustment, the Guardians also added Pedro Avila to bolster the bullpen, moving away from utility man Angel Martinez. While the Yankees lacked clutch hitting as well, their bullpen's performance has been commendable throughout the postseason. The Guardians face an uphill battle in Game 2, requiring significant improvements in their pitching and offense to even the series. With Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole set to pitch for the Yankees, Cleveland's Tanner Bibee will aim to secure their first win of the series.