In Game 3 of the ALCS, the New York Yankees faced one of their toughest playoff losses in years despite a dramatic comeback from their two biggest sluggers. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton both hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to turn the tide in their favor.
However, their heroics were undone as the Cleveland Guardians stormed back to win 7-5 in 10 innings. The loss cut the New York Yankees’ series lead to 2-1 and marked a painful missed opportunity to inch closer to the World Series. With Game 4 on the horizon, the Game 3 defeat will definitely haunt them on Friday.
Aaron Judge-Giancarlo Stanton Homers Back-To-Back
Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians was a showcase of power, perseverance, and missed chances. Aaron Judge, whose postseason performance had been under scrutiny, delivered one of the biggest home runs of his career when it mattered most. The Yanks were trailing 5-3 in the eighth when Judge stepped up to face Emmanuel Clase, widely regarded as the best closer in baseball. Clase had allowed only two home runs during the entire regular season, making it an improbable situation for Judge to shine. However, with a measured approach, Judge launched a two-run homer to right-center field, tying the game. It was his second home run after starting the postseason in a 2-for-17 slump.
Giancarlo Stanton followed Aaron Judge’s lead with a solo home run of his own, his third of the postseason, which gave the New York Yankees a 5-3 lead. At that moment, it looked like the Yanks were poised for a comeback victory that would be remembered in postseason lore. However, their lead was short-lived, as Cleveland quickly responded.
In the bottom of the ninth, Luke Weaver, who had been brought in for relief, gave up a game-tying two-run homer to Jhonkensy Noel with two outs. Moments later, in the 10th inning, Yankee reliever Clay Holmes surrendered the game-winning hit to David Fry, capping off a dramatic comeback for the Guardians and silencing the Yankees’ hopes of closing out the series early. Indeed, it was a brutal loss for the Yanks, who had relied on their stars in Judge and Stanton, to carry them through the most critical part of the game.
Travis Kelce Stunned With Guardians Walk-Off Win
Cleveland was buzzing with excitement after the Guardians’ dramatic 7-5 win over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. Among the jubilant fans was none other than Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, a Cleveland native, who took to social media to express his joy after David Fry’s walk-off homer clinched the victory.
The Guardians’ thrilling comeback win struck a chord with Kelce, who has long supported his hometown teams. Notably, Kelce, born and raised in Cleveland Heights, has a deep connection to the city’s sports culture. He was even spotted at Game 1 of the series at Yankee Stadium, attending alongside his girlfriend, pop icon Taylor Swift.
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