The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-6 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night, taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. In a game marked by bullpen struggles, the Yankees rallied in the ninth inning, scoring two runs off Cleveland's All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase. The victory places New York one win away from winning the American League pennant and securing their first World Series appearance since 2009.
