Cleveland Guardians Narrow Deficit with ALCS Win Against Yankees

On Thursday evening, the Cleveland Guardians secured a crucial victory in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the New York Yankees. Entering the game with a challenging two-game deficit, Cleveland managed to win 7-5, thanks in part to the efforts of former Washington State Cougar Kyle Manzardo.

Manzardo made significant contributions early in the game, hitting a two-run homer in the third inning. This home run marked Manzardo’s first in postseason play, having joined the major leagues with Cleveland earlier this year. “It’s an incredible feeling to contribute at this level,” Manzardo commented after the game, reflecting on his performance which also included a single in the first inning, resulting in two hits from three at-bats.

The game remained closely contested, eventually requiring a dramatic finish from Cleveland. In the bottom of the tenth inning, David Fry delivered a walk-off home run, sealing the victory for the Guardians. Fry’s decisive homer energized the team and their fans, bringing the series tally to 2-1 in favor of New York.

The ALCS continues with its fourth game scheduled for Friday night, airing on TBS at 5:08 PT. The Guardians aim to maintain their momentum and level the series against a formidable Yankees side.

Joe Londergan, an experienced sports journalist, covered the match extensively. Londergan, who joined the Sports Illustrated brand in 2023, is noted for his expertise across college and professional sports, writing for various acclaimed platforms such as Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers’ Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association.