Live score: Yankees, Guardians face off in ALCS Game 2 – Updates and more
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Follow UsWith a 5-2 win in Game 1, the Yankees are set to take a commanding lead in the ALCS against the Guardians.
Gerrit Cole gets the start tonight, looking to build on his perfect postseason record against Cleveland. Meanwhile, Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians, as they seek to even the series before it heads to Cleveland.
Live Coverage
Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET
Pre-game analysis
New York’s disciplined approach at the plate played a key role in their Game 1 victory, as the Yankees worked seven walks while Cleveland’s hitters struggled, striking out 14 times. Gerrit Cole, who will make his ninth postseason start as a Yankee tonight, stressed the importance of staying sharp against the Guardians’ contact-heavy lineup. “We need to play clean baseball,” Cole said, acknowledging Cleveland’s aggressive baserunning and ability to apply pressure.
Yankees’ winning formula
Catch Game 2 on TBS, truTV, and Max, with first pitch set for 7:38 p.m. ET. Join our live coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET for updates, analysis, and key moments from Yankee Stadium.
Starting Lineups:
Yankees:
- DJ LeMahieu (R) – 1B
- Aaron Judge (R) – RF
- Gleyber Torres (R) – 2B
- Giancarlo Stanton (R) – DH
- Anthony Rizzo (L) – 1B
- Oswaldo Cabrera (S) – LF
- Austin Wells (L) – C
- Anthony Volpe (R) – SS
- Oswald Peraza (R) – 3B
Guardians:
- Steven Kwan (L) – LF
- Kyle Manzardo (L) – DH
- José Ramírez (S) – 3B
- Josh Naylor (L) – 1B
- Lane Thomas (R) – CF
- Will Brennan (L) – RF
- Andrés Giménez (L) – 2B
- Bo Naylor (L) – C
- Brayan Rocchio (S) – SS
Starting Pitchers:
- Yankees: Gerrit Cole (4-0, 1.98 ERA in postseason starts vs. Cleveland)
- Guardians: Tanner Bibee (1-0, 2 runs allowed in 8 2/3 postseason innings)
Stay with us for real-time updates and in-depth analysis as the Yankees look to secure a 2-0 lead in the ALCS.
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