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Yankees Gain First 2-0 ALCS Lead Since 2009 as Judge Homers in 6-3 Win

Oct 16, 2024, 03:07 AM

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series for the first time since 2009. The victory was highlighted by Aaron Judge's first home run of the postseason. Despite a game filled with errors, baserunning blunders, and walks, the Yankees secured the win at home in the Bronx, winning both games on their home field. The series now shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Thursday night, with the Yankees needing just two more wins to advance to the World Series for the first time since 2009. Historically, teams that have taken a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven LCS have gone on to win the series 84% of the time (76 out of 91 instances).