The New York Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the AL Championship Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 1. Notable performances included Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton, who both hit solo home runs, while Yankees' pitcher Carlos Rodon delivered a strong outing with nine strikeouts. The Guardians struggled with their pitching, particularly Alex Cobb, who lasted only 2.2 innings, and rookie Joey Cantillo, who recorded four wild pitches. Cleveland's two runs came late in the game, not enough to overcome the Yankees' early lead. Game 2 will feature Tanner Bibee starting for the Guardians against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The Yankees' combination of hitting and pitching depth continues to demonstrate their dominance in the postseason.