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Guardians on Yankees score, live updates: Cleveland tries to avoid a 2-0 deficit in ALCS Game 2

Guardians on Yankees score, live updates: Cleveland tries to avoid a 2-0 deficit in ALCS Game 2
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The New York Yankees sprinted to a 1-0 lead in the ALCS with a 5-2 win in Game 1 in the Bronx, powered by home runs from Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto and a breakout performance from Carlos Rodón.

New York will look to tighten its grip on the series in Game 2 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium with ace Gerrit Cole on the mound. Cole made two starts in the ALDS against the Royals – with the Yankees winning both games – and is 1-0 heading into Game 2 of the American League Championship Series this postseason, with a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings with eight strikeouts and two Walks.

Cleveland will counter with Tanner Bibee. He logged 8 2/3 innings in two starts in these playoffs – both of which were Guardians wins over the Tigers in their ALDS – and struck out nine while walking three. Brayan Rocchio had two of Cleveland's six hits in Game 1, including a solo home run in the sixth inning, but he will need more help from the middle of Cleveland's lineup. José Ramírez, Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor — Cleveland's 3-4-5 hitter — combined to go 0-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts in Game 1.

How to Watch Guardians at Yankees ALCS Game 2 (NYY Leads 1-0)

Live3 updates

  • The Guardians cut injured P Alex Cobb from the postseason roster

    It's not relevant to Game 2, but the Guardians have left starting pitcher Alex Cobb off their postseason roster because of a back strain. He will be replaced by Ben Lively, who posted a 13-10 regular season record with a 3.81 ERA and 1.245 WHIP in 29 starts.

    The 37-year-old Cobb was limited to three appearances in the regular season due to injury. He made two postseason starts but lasted just 2 2/3 innings in Monday's Game 1 loss to the Yankees before leaving the game with hip strain and a back spasm. Now his season is over.

  • Gerrit Cole starts for the Yankees

    Six-time All-Star and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees. Cole posted a 3.41 ERA and a 1.126 WHIP with 99 strikeouts in 95 innings of a regular season limited by injury.

    Here is New York's starting lineup for Game 2:

  • Tanner Bibee takes over as the starting gun for the Guardians

    Tanner Bibee will start on the mound for Cleveland in Game 2. He posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.117 WHIP with 187 strikeouts in 173 2/3 innings during the regular season.

    Here is the Guardians' full starting lineup:

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