The New York Yankees took an early lead in Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday, scoring three runs before the Cleveland Guardians responded with two runs in the fifth inning. Despite the Guardians’ efforts, the Yankees bullpen held strong, securing a 6-3 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Aaron Judge sealed the win with his first postseason home run, adding to the Yankees’ lead.
The series now moves to Cleveland, where the Guardians will be looking to bounce back with a Game 3 victory. The Yankees got to Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early in the game, forcing him out after just 1 1/3 innings. Manager Stephen Vogt made some unorthodox decisions, including intentionally walking Juan Soto to load the bases for Aaron Judge.
The Guardians tried to rally in the fifth inning, scoring two runs and ending Gerrit Cole’s night on the mound. However, the Yankees bullpen shut down the Guardians for the rest of the game. Judge’s two-run homer in the seventh inning put the game out of reach for Cleveland.
Both teams used multiple pitchers throughout the game, with the Yankees eventually coming out on top. The Guardians will be looking to regroup and come back strong in Game 3. The article also includes live updates and insights from the game, highlighting key moments and decisions made by both teams.