Yankees Fall to Guardians in Game 3

In a dramatic Game 3 of the ALCS, the New York Yankees faced a heart-wrenching loss to the Cleveland Guardians, falling 7-5 after leading late in the game. Yankees stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton delivered back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to take a 5-3 lead, but the Guardians rallied with a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel in the ninth. Clay Holmes then allowed a walk-off homer to David Fry in the 10th, putting the Yankees' series lead at 2-1. Manager Aaron Boone expressed disappointment but praised the Guardians for their resilience. The Yankees, who had dominated earlier in the series, must now regroup for Game 4 as they aim to reclaim their momentum. This loss marks a significant shift in the series dynamics, as the Guardians gain confidence heading into the next game.