Cleveland Guardians Pull Off Dramatic Win in ALCS Game 3 Against Yankees, Dodgers Dominate in NLCS

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In a game for the ages, the Cleveland Guardians stunned the New York Yankees with a thrilling 7-5 win in Game 3 of the ALCS, thanks to late-game heroics. After back-to-back home runs from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the 8th put the Yankees ahead 4-3, Cleveland’s Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run, game-tying homer in the bottom of the 9th, sending the crowd at Progressive Field into a frenzy. With momentum on their side, David Fry launched a two-run walk-off shot in the 10th inning, giving the Guardians new life and preventing them from going down 3-0 in the series. New York still leads 2-1, but Cleveland’s comeback injects fresh energy into the ALCS.

Late-Game Drama Shifts Series

The Guardians found themselves on the verge of a disastrous 3-0 series deficit before Noel’s late-game heroics. Yankees’ closer Emmanuel Clase struggled in a rare misstep, allowing the game-tying blast, which set the stage for Fry’s clutch moment in extra innings. This win not only kept Cleveland alive in the series but also swung the momentum back in their favor as they head into Game 4 with confidence.

Dodgers Dominate Mets in NLCS

Meanwhile, in the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 10-2 victory over the New York Mets in Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Shohei Ohtani got things started with a leadoff home run, and Mookie Betts put on a show with four hits, including a two-run homer. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a stellar start, striking out eight Mets while holding them scoreless for most of the game. The Mets’ struggles continued as Jose Quintanaallowed five runs in four innings, and New York's offense never got going.

With the win, the Dodgers are now just one game away from returning to the World Series for the first time since 2020. Los Angeles will have three chances to close out the series, with their potent lineup and strong pitching putting them in a prime position to advance.

What’s Next?

For Cleveland, Game 4 is a must-win to keep momentum alive in this back-and-forth series against the Yankees. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will look to seal their place in the World Series in Game 5, as they hold all the momentum heading back to Los Angeles.

Key Performances

David Fry (CLE): Walk-off two-run homer in 10th inning.
Jhonkensy Noel (CLE): Game-tying, two-run homer in the 9th.
Aaron Judge & Giancarlo Stanton (NYY): Back-to-back home runs in the 8th inning.
Mookie Betts (LAD): 4-for-6, including a two-run home run, 4 RBIs.
Shohei Ohtani (LAD): Leadoff home run in the first inning.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): 8 strikeouts, holding Mets scoreless in a dominant outing.