Guardians Face Yankees in ALCS Showdown

The Cleveland Guardians advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the AL Division Series, thanks to Lane Thomas's grand slam. They will face the New York Yankees, who defeated the Kansas City Royals in their ALDS matchup. The Yankees, led by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, seek to improve their postseason performance, while the Guardians, with a modest payroll, aim to end their World Series drought dating back to 1948. The ALCS is a best-of-seven series starting at Yankee Stadium, with broadcast coverage on TBS and SiriusXM. Cleveland, managed by Stephen Vogt, has relied on timely hitting and a strong bullpen throughout the season and postseason. The winner of this series will advance to the World Series.