In a thrilling AL Championship Series game, the Cleveland Guardians staged a dramatic comeback against the New York Yankees to win 7-5 in 10 innings, pulling the series to 2-1 in favor of the Yankees. Rookie pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the game with a homer in the ninth inning, before David Fry hit a two-run shot in the 10th to secure the victory for Cleveland.
The Guardians had led 3-1 in the eighth, but the Yankees rallied with home runs by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton to take a 5-3 lead. Noel’s homer in the ninth saved the Guardians from a heartbreaking loss, leading to Fry’s heroics in the 10th inning.
Despite the Yankees’ strong lineup and clutch home runs, the Guardians fought back and showcased their resilience throughout the game. They now have a chance to tie the series in the next game.
The game was filled with dramatic moments, including Judge’s game-tying homer and Stanton’s go-ahead shot off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase. However, the Guardians ultimately prevailed, fueled by the excitement of their home crowd at Progressive Field.
The victory was a testament to Cleveland’s never-say-die attitude and the team’s ability to overcome adversity. The game was a classic postseason showdown, with both teams giving their all in a hard-fought battle.
With the win, the Guardians have kept their World Series hopes alive and will look to continue their impressive run to try and end their long championship drought dating back to 1948.
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