The New York Yankees secured a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS, capitalizing on Cleveland's pitching errors. Yankees' Carlos Rodon delivered six strong innings, while the Guardians' Joey Cantillo struggled, contributing to New York's advantage with multiple wild pitches. The Yankees' bullpen, highlighted by closer Luke Weaver, effectively shut down Cleveland's late attempts to rally. Key players like Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton provided offensive support with home runs, underscoring the Yankees' power-driven strategy. The Yankees have added veterans Anthony Rizzo and Marcus Stroman to their roster for this series, aiming to leverage their experience in pursuit of their first pennant in 14 seasons. Meanwhile, the Guardians face the challenge of overcoming Yankees' star power and high payroll in this high-stakes series.