Cantillo threw an AL postseason record four wild pitches, two of which allowed runs to score to hand the Yankees a 3-0 advantage.
At the end of the day, it’s a team effort and we showed up today.”Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón throws against the Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Cleveland threatened to make it a game in the top of the eighth, hitting three consecutive singles off Yankees reliever Tim Hill.
With the tying run at the plate, Yankees manager Aaron Boone turned to closer Luke Weaver for the last five outs.
After allowing a walk in the top of ninth inning, Weaver struck out the next three batters, securing his fourth save of the postseason and the Yankees victory.
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