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Yankees Poised for World Series Glory Following Stunning Emmanuel Clase Meltdown!

Yankees on verge of World Series after latest Emmanuel Clase meltdown

CLEVELAND — ⁣When Brian Cashman, the general manager,⁢ was asked on Friday how he viewed the late-game theatrics of ⁣Game 3 in the ALCS, he didn’t hold back.

“It‌ was a mess,” Cashman stated candidly.

Thus, the Yankees opted to wipe the‍ slate clean, even as Game 4 threatened to let disappointment strike once more.

Just a day after enduring a heartbreaking loss in ten innings, the Yankees‍ regrouped​ and narrowly ‍escaped with an 8-6 victory over the ​Guardians at⁢ Progressive Field on Friday night. ⁣Alex Verdugo’s timely grounder proved decisive⁣ in Game⁢ 5 on Friday evening.⁣ Jason ‌Szenes / New York Post

Jon Berti etched his name ‌in the record books when he scored the winning⁤ run for the Yankees during ALCS Game 5.⁤ Jason ​Szenes / New York Post

After watching their⁤ depleted bullpen ‌squander ⁢a 6-2 advantage,⁣ the Yankees came through with ​a rally in the top ⁣of the ninth⁣ against⁢ Emmanuel Clase, securing two runs before Tommy Kahnle ‌sealed the victory,‍ putting ⁢the Yankees ahead ​3-1 in the ALCS and on​ the brink of ‍making their first‍ World Series appearance ‍since 2009.

“Every‍ lead⁣ is vulnerable,” said Giancarlo Stanton, who launched a three-run homer in the sixth that ⁤gave⁣ the Yankees their⁣ cushion. “They’re ‍a formidable team, but it’s crucial to keep the pressure on. It’s a‍ reminder that we need contributions from every ‌player on our roster, and today, everyone answered the call. It’s a⁣ journey with ups and downs.”

New York Yankees ⁤catcher Austin Wells (L)⁤ reacts after teammate ⁢Tommy Kahnle secures the final out in ALCS Game 4. JASON SZENES/NEW YORK‍ POST

Emmanuel Clase ⁣showed ‍his frustration during⁢ the Guardians’ loss to the⁤ Yankees ⁤on October 18, 2024. Getty Images

Following a night ⁤where Luke Weaver and Clay‌ Holmes surrendered two-run homers in the ninth and tenth ⁢innings, respectively, the Yankees’ bullpen faced the challenge ‌of recording 15 outs and managed to do so, ⁢albeit narrowly.

Aaron Boone worked diligently to‍ avoid overusing Weaver, ​who had‌ pitched three⁤ out of ⁢the last four days. Nevertheless,‌ he called ⁣upon Holmes and ​Tim Hill multiple times, as well as recently-added Jake Cousins and Mark Leiter Jr., to finish strong.

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“It might not have been perfect, but⁣ it was a gritty, tough win,” Boone remarked.

Despite Anthony Rizzo dropping a crucial catch from Leiter in‍ the bottom of ‌the eighth that allowed the‌ tying run to score with two‌ outs, he led off the ninth with a single against ​Clase and⁢ was replaced on the⁤ bases by Jon Berti.

Anthony Volpe then followed⁤ with a sharp single, placing runners on the corners.

A crucial moment arrived when Alex Verdugo connected with a weak ground ball⁢ to shortstop Brayan Rocchio, who couldn’t‌ field it ⁤cleanly. Nonetheless, Berti was primed ⁤to score from third base for the 7-6 ⁢lead.

Gleyber ​Torres contributed with ⁤an RBI‍ single, providing ⁤some cushion as ⁢the ⁢Yankees found their‍ rhythm against Clase once more.

In the ​bottom half⁢ of the ninth, Kahnle found himself in⁢ a tight⁣ spot with ‌two runners aboard, prompting⁣ Boone to warm up Weaver⁣ for a potential last-minute call before ​Kahnle decisively ⁣closed out the game himself.

“After the emotional rollercoaster of yesterday’s loss, you have to focus on what’s ‌next,” Kahnle reflected, having thrown five ​outs ‍on 26 pitches the previous night. “These games carry significant weight, so you ⁢must let go of ⁤the past and strive for the win.”

Giancarlo Stanton ‍celebrates following⁣ the Yankees’ crucial victory​ over the Guardians on October 18, 2024. Jason Szenes / New York Post

The ‍Yankees enjoyed a glow of triumph⁤ after their Game 4 success. ​Jason Szenes / New⁤ York Post

Juan Soto launched a two-run homer in the first‌ inning, and Austin Wells‍ added a solo shot in the second, establishing a 3-1 lead‍ for‍ the Yankees before ⁤the Guardians tightened‍ the score ‌to 3-2 against Luis⁢ Gil, who ‍returned after nearly a three-week hiatus.

Stanton’s​ decisive three-run blast extended the Yankees’ lead to 6-2 in the sixth, only to‍ watch‌ as it slowly dwindled away.

Three‍ runs were scored against Cousins ⁣and⁣ Holmes in the ⁢seventh, ⁣while ⁣Leiter averted disaster, managing to escape the‍ inning while still ahead.

However, in the eighth inning, trouble​ arose for Leiter when ​David Fry hit a grounder directly back to⁤ the mound.

Mark Leiter ⁤Jr. mishandled the ball, scrambling after it before tossing it to Rizzo, who was⁤ unable to secure the catch, resulting in the tying ​run⁤ crossing home plate.

Despite this setback, the Yankees​ quickly regrouped and countered in the ninth⁢ inning against⁤ Clase,‍ who had​ been rock​ solid as a closer during the regular season but had now faltered in consecutive games.

“The Guardians managed to ​battle back, and we had a ⁢chance to‌ escape ‍the inning, but they‍ caught us back up.⁣ Now, ‍we ‌were left facing one ⁢of the top pitchers in the ⁣game,”‌ Aaron Judge noted. ⁣“You could let that deflate you, but this team showed resilience and came back swinging.”

“It exemplifies ‌the character and toughness we ‌possess within⁢ the team.”

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