Aaron Judge's two-run homer propelled the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, giving them a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. Judge's first postseason home run was a significant moment, coming after a slow start in the playoffs.

Despite struggles from both starting pitchers, the Yankees' bullpen shone, allowing just one earned run. Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo contributed significantly to the offense, while the Guardians faced challenges with errors and missed opportunities.

Aaron Judge's two-run homer propelled the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, giving them a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Judge, who had struggled earlier in the playoffs, also contributed a sacrifice fly, while Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo added key hits.

Cleveland's Tanner Bibee struggled on the mound, and the Guardians failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 0 for 7. The series continues Thursday in Cleveland.

Aaron Judge's two-run home run in the seventh inning helped the New York Yankees secure a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, taking a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Judge's performance included a sacrifice fly, contributing to his team's early lead, while Cleveland struggled with errors and missed opportunities, leaving 11 runners stranded.

Game 3 is set for Thursday in Cleveland, with Yankees' Clarke Schmidt taking the mound.

Aaron Judge's two-run homer in Monument Park marked his first postseason home run, leading the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. This win puts the Yankees ahead 2-0 in the American League Championship Series.

Judge's performance included a sacrifice fly and his 14th career postseason home run, while the Yankees' bullpen showcased strength, allowing only two earned runs in 23 1/3 innings during the playoffs.

Alex Cobb's season with the Cleveland Guardians has ended due to an acute left low back strain, following his start in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. The Guardians have replaced him on the roster with Ben Lively, who had a solid regular season.

Cobb's year was marked by injuries, limiting him to just five starts after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants. He struggled in the postseason, finishing with an ERA of 7.94.