Yankees Defeat Guardians, Advance to World Series

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-6, gaining a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series and moving closer to their first World Series appearance since 2009. Cleveland's All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase struggled, giving up two runs in the ninth inning and faltering for the second consecutive night after allowing back-to-back home runs in Game 3. Key plays included Gleyber Torres’ RBI single and a crucial error by Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio that allowed New York to score the go-ahead run. Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto made significant contributions with home runs, as the Yankees' bullpen narrowly secured the win. The Guardians face elimination and need to win three straight games to end their 76-year World Series drought, with the next game set at Yankee Stadium. Yankees pitcher Ian Hamilton was injured and removed from the ALCS roster, further complicating their pitching strategy.