Guardians Win Game 3, Narrow ALCS Deficit

The Cleveland Guardians dramatically rallied to defeat the New York Yankees 7-5 in Game 3 of the ALCS, narrowing the series deficit to 2-1. Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning, and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th to secure the victory. The game featured significant lead changes, with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton giving the Yankees a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning with back-to-back homers. The Guardians capitalized on late opportunities to avoid a 3-0 series deficit, setting up a critical Game 4 where they can tie the series. Despite the loss, the Yankees had previously demonstrated their prowess with a 6-3 victory in Game 2, highlighted by Judge's first postseason home run of 2024.