Yankees Beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS Opener

The New York Yankees secured a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS, thanks in part to Juan Soto's solo home run and Giancarlo Stanton's 439-foot blast. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one run in six innings while striking out nine, marking a significant bounce-back after a disappointing ALDS outing. The Guardians struggled with control, particularly reliever Joey Cantillo, who set a playoff record with four wild pitches in 0.1 innings, allowing crucial runs to score. The Yankees capitalized on Cleveland's pitching mistakes, drawing walks and forcing errors to build their lead. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, with Gerrit Cole on the mound for the Yankees. The Yankees are now three wins away from their first World Series appearance since 2009.