The Cleveland Guardians demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging start to the American League Championship Series (ALCS), losing 5-2 to the New York Yankees in Game 1. Despite the defeat, the Guardians showed their characteristic determination, especially in the later innings. Brayan Rocchio’s solo home run in the sixth inning provided a spark, while Steven Kwan extended his postseason hitting streak to 11 games with a crucial RBI single in the eighth inning.
The game featured strong pitching from Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who struck out nine across six innings, limiting Cleveland’s offense. The Guardians' lineup struggled against Rodón's command and the Yankees’ bullpen, which shut down scoring opportunities. Cleveland's pitching also faltered with control issues, contributing to New York’s scoring on wild pitches during a critical third inning. The Guardians will need to regroup and build on their late-game fight as they prepare for Game 2, where they hope to even the series
The game featured strong pitching from Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who struck out nine across six innings, limiting Cleveland’s offense. The Guardians' lineup struggled against Rodón's command and the Yankees’ bullpen, which shut down scoring opportunities. Cleveland's pitching also faltered with control issues, contributing to New York’s scoring on wild pitches during a critical third inning. The Guardians will need to regroup and build on their late-game fight as they prepare for Game 2, where they hope to even the series
