The Cleveland Guardians fought back from the brink of falling behind 3-0 in the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees by hitting two crucial two-run home runs in the ninth and 10th innings to secure a 7-5 victory. This victory cut the Guardians’ deficit in the ALCS to two games to one, shifting the momentum in their favor. Throughout the season, the Guardians have excelled in six-inning games, boasting a record of 76-2 when leading after six innings, including the postseason. However, Thursday night’s game did not go as planned, with Hunter Gaddis allowing a walk to Juan Soto in the eighth inning, leading to Emmanuel Clase giving up a game-tying home run to Aaron Judge, followed by another homer to Giancarlo Stanton, putting the Yankees ahead 4-3. Gleyber Torres added a sacrifice fly in the ninth to extend the lead to two runs before the Guardians mounted a dramatic comeback.
Despite being down to their final out, the Guardians managed to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel, sending the game into extra innings. The Guardians’ defense held the Yankees scoreless in the 10th inning, giving them a chance to win the game. With the winning run on third base and two outs, David Fry stepped up to the plate and delivered a walk-off two-run home run, securing the victory for the Guardians. This thrilling win marked the third walk-off home run in Guardians history, joining the ranks of Oscar Gonzalez in 2022 and Tony Pena in 1995.
Looking ahead to Game 4 of the ALCS, Luis Gil will take the mound for the Yankees, making his first postseason appearance, while Gavin Williams will start for the Cleveland Guardians. It will also be Williams’ first outing in the postseason, adding an extra layer of excitement to the matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday night at 8:08 p.m. ET, giving both teams a chance to continue their quest for a spot in the World Series. Fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage for updates on the game and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for the latest news and analysis.
Overall, the Cleveland Guardians managed to turn the tide in their favor with a dramatic comeback win in Game 3 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees. Despite facing a late deficit, the Guardians showed resilience and determination, hitting crucial home runs to secure a 7-5 victory and cut their series deficit to two games to one. The game featured unexpected turns, with the Guardians’ usually reliable bullpen facing challenges in the late innings, but they managed to overcome the adversity with timely hitting and solid defense. The thrilling victory, capped by a walk-off home run by David Fry, marked a historic moment in Guardians history and set the stage for an exciting Game 4 with both teams’ pitchers making their postseason debuts. Fans can look forward to an intense battle as the series continues, with both teams vying for a chance to advance to the World Series.
