
The New York Yankees are back to their winning streak despite the absence of Aaron Judge. Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Ben Rice are carrying the team forward to keep them alive. The Yanks split their series with the Red Sox and defeated the Guardians in Game 1.
The Bronx Bombers are now tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for the top spot in the AL East. The Cleveland Guardians are sitting comfortably at the top of the AL Central. The playoff race is going to be tough with several teams holding similar records. The Guardians hope to rebound from their loss and pick up a win at home.
The first pitch for the Yankees vs. Guardians matchup is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.
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The Yankees are adamant to win as they send in their ace Gerrit Cole to the mound as their starter. Cole has shown pure dominance despite returning from Tommy John. The pitcher holds a 2.00 ERA with a 1-1 record.
The Guardians are turning in Slade Cecconi to the mound against Cole. Cecconi has a 3-5 record with a struggling 4.92 ERA. The pitcher will need plenty of run support from his team. The Guardians are fighting for a playoff berth as well as trying to hold on to their lead.
The Yankees are without one of their best hitters. At present, Aaron Judge is on the injured list without a proper return timeline.
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