The American League Championship Series continues with Game 2 between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, following the Yankees' 5-2 victory in Game 1.

For the Guardians, the key question is whether they can secure an early lead to leverage their strong bullpen. They’ve struggled to score early in games this postseason, which puts pressure on their pitchers.

The Yankees, despite their winning record, face concerns about their hitting performance, particularly from star players Aaron Judge and Austin Wells. They need to convert scoring opportunities into runs to maintain their momentum.