The New York Yankees had a thrilling 8-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. The game was full of twists and turns, with the Yankees initially taking a lead thanks to Giancarlo Stanton’s three-run home run in the sixth inning.
However, the Guardians fought back, putting runners on the corners in the seventh inning and scoring three runs to tie the game. The Yankees regained the lead in the eighth inning with key RBI singles from Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres, taking advantage of Emmanuel Clase’s struggles on the mound.
Despite a late scare from the Guardians in the ninth inning, the Yankees held on for the win with Tommy Khanle securing the save. Juan Soto and Austin Wells also contributed with home runs for the Yankees, highlighting their offensive firepower.
With the victory, the Yankees are now just one win away from reaching the World Series for the first time since 2009. The Guardians, on the other hand, face an uphill battle, needing to win the next three games, including two in the Bronx, to advance.
Game 5 is set for Saturday night in Cleveland, with Carlos Rodon taking the mound for the Yankees and Tanner Bibee pitching for the Guardians. It promises to be another intense matchup as both teams fight for a spot in the World Series. Stay tuned for more exciting baseball action as the series unfolds.
