Juan Soto's Home Run and Wild Pitches Propel Yankees to 3-0 Lead in ALCS Game 1

Oct 15, 2024, 12:40 AM

Juan Soto hit his first postseason home run for the New York Yankees, putting them ahead 1-0 in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto's solo home run, hit off a high fastball, was his third against Guardians' starter Alex Cobb, making him 9-for-13 lifetime against Cobb. The Yankees extended their lead to 3-0 with runs scored on two wild pitches, one by Aaron Judge and another by Giancarlo Stanton. Carlos Rodon has been dominant on the mound, striking out seven batters through four scoreless innings on 59 pitches.