Stanton is having a career-defining postseason
The Yankees are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2009 thanks to a tenth inning home run by Juan Soto, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in another October nail-biter. The pitching matchup between Carlos Rodon and Tanner Bibee lived up to expectations, and left the game tied 2-2 at the end of ninth inning.
Stanton’s Clutch Performance
At the top of the sixth inning, with the Yanks down 2-0 and second baseman Gleyber Torres on third, Stanton blasted his fourth home run – and fourth hit – of the series, tying the game. When you look at when the home runs took place, the feat gets even more impressive. All four home runs have come in the sixth inning or later and three of the four came with men on base.
Bullpen Comes Through
Mark Leiter, Jr., who was not even on the roster to start the series, came up big in the final two games of the series. He was just one of the four pitchers the Yankees used Saturday night in relief of Rodon, as the Guardians went scoreless once the Yanks’ starter left the game.
Takeaways
- The complicated Yankees career for Giancarlo Stanton, the newly crowned ALCS MVP, is starting to get a whole lot less complicated.
- Stanton has gone 9 for 31 for a .294 batting average and 9 RBIs in this postseason.
- The clutch home run was also the 15th home run in the postseason for the Yankees in his career, surpassing Babe Ruth on the all-time list.
Conclusion
The Yankees are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2009, thanks to a tenth inning home run by Juan Soto. The team’s performance in the series has been impressive, with Giancarlo Stanton having a career-defining postseason. The bullpen came through in the final two games of the series, and Soto’s home run sealed the deal.
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of Giancarlo Stanton’s career-defining postseason?
A: Stanton has gone 9 for 31 for a .294 batting average and 9 RBIs in this postseason, and has surpassed Babe Ruth on the all-time list with his 15th postseason home run.
Q: How did the Yankees’ bullpen perform in the series?
A: Mark Leiter, Jr., was a key contributor in the final two games of the series, as the Guardians went scoreless once the Yanks’ starter left the game.
Q: What is the importance of Juan Soto’s home run in the 10th inning?
A: Soto’s home run sealed the deal for the Yankees, sending them to the World Series for the first time since 2009.
