Was there ever a doubt? The Yankees take a 2-0 lead on the Guardians in the ALCS. Dominant wins by the Yankees in the Bronx. Lefty pitcher Carlos Rodon got his groove back and held it down with 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, and 9 Ks in game one to lead the Yanks to a 5-2 victory.

For the fourth time in the last seven years, the Yankees find themselves back in the ALCS. After an intense series win against the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS, the Yankees will make their 19th ALCS appearance, which is the most since the championship series was introduced in 1969. The last time the Yankees found themselves here was back in 2022...