The Cleveland Guardians faced a tough start in Game 1 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees, primarily due to a disastrous third inning that saw the Yankees score three runs, largely aided by wild pitches.
Despite some strong performances later in the game from pitchers Erik Sabrowski and Pedro Avila, questions arose about the decision to bring Joey Cantillo into a challenging situation with runners on base. Manager Stephen Vogt defended the choice, citing Cantillo's recent success but acknowledged the inning got away from them.
Looking forward, the Guardians must shift their focus to the upcoming game and strategize to even the series.
