Yankees vs Guardians ALCS Game 3: Yankees Eye Sweep as Guardians Seek a Comeback
The Yankees and Guardians are set for a pivotal Game 3 in the American League Championship Series (ALCS). With the Yankees leading 2-0, this matchup in Cleveland is critical for the Guardians, who need to secure a win to stay alive in the series. The Yankees, on the other hand, are just two victories away from their first World Series appearance since 2009. Having dominated the first two games at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Bombers are in full control, but the Guardians aren’t ready to bow out just yet.
Aaron Judge, who found his postseason rhythm with a crucial home run in the Yankees' 6-3 win in Game 2, reflected on the team’s mindset: "Guys are excited, but we know there's a lot of work to be done. Cleveland is a tough team that’s fought hard all season." The Guardians, indeed, have proven their resilience, battling through a tough series against the Tigers to reach the ALCS, but so far, they've struggled to match New York's power at the plate.
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The Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt remains optimistic, saying, “We had chances. We just didn’t get the big hit when we needed it. We need to keep being ourselves and doing what got us here.” Cleveland, known for its scrappy, get-on-base mentality, will need to find ways to capitalize in high-leverage situations, something they've failed to do through the first two games. They left the bases loaded multiple times in Game 2, missing opportunities that could have turned the tide.
Cleveland’s Matthew Boyd will take the mound for Game 3, aiming to keep his team’s season alive. Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt will start for the Yankees. Schmidt's performance in the postseason so far has been solid, and he’ll be looking to continue that form as the Yankees seek to finish off the series as quickly as possible.
The pressure is on Cleveland, whose bullpen has been heavily worked throughout the series. If the Guardians hope to force a Game 4, they’ll need strong innings from Boyd to avoid relying on their exhausted relievers. The Yankees, with the luxury of rested arms, will be hoping to capitalize early and push Cleveland to the brink.
As the action shifts to Progressive Field, all eyes are on whether Cleveland can mount a comeback and extend their season, or if New York will punch their ticket to the World Series with a sweep. With stars like Judge, Soto, and Stanton leading the charge for the Yankees, Cleveland faces an uphill battle. But as we’ve seen in October before, anything can happen.
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