There's one spot left in the Championship Series, and one game left to decide who gets it. The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are set for a winner-take-all Game 5 on Monday night in the Bronx. The series, condensed by a Game 2 rain delay, will likely be decided by a bullpen duel. While the Yankees will start Jameson Taillon, and the Guardians will go with Aaron Civale, it's expected both will be on a short leash. Watch for the possibility Nestor Cortes Jr. could pitch an inning or two for New York.
Aaron Judge
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge runs the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, , Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Cleveland. There's one spot left in the Championship Series, and one game left to decide who gets it. The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are set for a winner-take-all Game 5 on Monday night in the Bronx. The series,, will likely be decided by a bullpen duel.
Rain could once again play a role in the outcome. Showers are expected to affect New York during the game Monday night. Quick Update: No major changes to the thought process in regards to the forecast this evening. All model data continues to show a batch of showers and storms moving through the NYC Metro between 7-9pm. The game is likely to be impacted by weather at some point tonight.