Yankees Defeat Guardians 8-6 as Verdugo and Torres Capitalize on Clase's Struggles

Oct 19, 2024, 03:19 AM

In a dramatic postseason matchup, the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-6 after a series of lead changes and pivotal moments. The Guardians overcame a 6-2 deficit to tie the game at 6-6 in the eighth inning, capitalizing on a crucial error by the Yankees. However, the Yankees retook the lead in the ninth inning, as Alex Verdugo hit a grounder that resulted in an error by Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio—his second of the series—allowing the go-ahead run to score. Gleyber Torres continued his strong postseason performance with an RBI single, extending the Yankees' lead to 8-6. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, who had allowed only five earned runs and two home runs over 74.1 regular-season innings, has now given up eight earned runs and three home runs in 13 postseason innings, highlighting his uncharacteristic struggles.