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NEW YORK – Cleveland is looking for a split as the Guardians take on the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS today – Tuesday, Oct. 15 – at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
Game 2 will broadcast live on TBS, truTV and Max with the first pitch at 7:37 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the ALCS for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV (Spanish broadcast also available) and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. FuboTV is also offering $20 off your first month. SlingTV also has promotional offers.
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The Guardians
Cleveland succumbed to a wild night in the Bronx, falling 5-2 in Game 1.
After starter Alex Cobb found himself in a major jam, first-year manager Stephen Vogt elected to go with rookie Joey Cantillo in a pressure-packed spot with the bases loaded.
While catcher Bo Naylor struggled behind the plate, Cantillo’s control was disastrous, spiking multiple balls across the plate, eventually allowing two runs to score in the third. He threw a Cleveland postseason record four wild pitches the nerve-rattling stretch.
Cleveland fell behind 4-0 in the fourth.
Pedro Avila delivered 2 2/3 innings of hitless ball with one strikeout.
Brayan Rocchio gave the offense life with a solo shot in the sixth while Steven Kwan continued his hot stretch with an RBI single in the eighth. those were the first two runs the New York bullpen has allowed all postseason.
In hopes of earning a split at the Bronx, Cleveland will turn to their best arm in the rotation, Tanner Bibee.
Guardians players to watch
Surprisingly, the meat of the Guardians bullpen wasn’t touched last night. Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Tim Herrin, and if needed, Emmanuel Clase will be ready for the spotlight when their time is called. It’s the first time this postseason that all four did not make an appearance.
Steven Kwan has hit in all six of his postseason games and has a postseason hit streak of 11 games overall dating back to the 2022 ALDS. He touts a .480 batting average this postseason. Kwan went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Game 1. He has tallied three multi-hit games in his last four games.
Brayan Rocchio was quietly put together eight hits in six games this postseason. He ties a Cleveland franchise record for the longest hit streak to begin a postseason career, joining Lonnie Chisenhall and Jhonny Peralta.
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The Yankees
Beginning with a solo home run from Juan Soto in the third, New York’s powerful lineup chipped away at Cobb and found themselves in a favorable spot against Cantillo. His wild arm put three aboard, and the Bronx Bombers went to work.
Aaron Judge and Stanton both scored off wild pitches. Stanton also crushed one into the stands in the seventh, upping the Yankees lead to 5-1.
New York notched seven walks in Game 1.
Carlos Rodon delivered a strong start, allowing three hits and one run while striking out nine in six innings of work. Now they will turn it over to their ace, Gerrit Cole. New York pitching struck out a total of 14 Guardians in the opener.
New York will try to take a 2-0 series lead and inch closer to their first World Series appearance since 2009.
Yankees players to watch
After going 15 2/3 innings of scoreless ball, the Yankees bullpen finally allowed something to slip through as Tim Hill was charged with an earned run in the eighth inning. Clay Holmes and closer Luke Weaver combined for 2 2/3 of scoreless work. Weaver picked up his fourth save with a five-out closeout in 24 pitches.
Juan Soto started off the series with a bang, belting a home run in the third to break the scoreless tie, and kickstart a key inning. He finished 2-for-3 on the night. In five postseason games, Soto is batting .353 with one home run, one double and three RBI. In 13 career games against the Guardians, Soto is averaging .295 with four doubles, five home runs and 12 RBI.
Giancarlo Stanton continued his hot stretch with an insurance blast in the seventh. It was his second home run of the postseason and his 13th postseason bomb overall. Stanton is batting .368 with five RBI.
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Tonight’s pitching matchup
(NY) Gerrit Cole (1-0, 3.00 ERA) vs. (CLE) Tanner Bibee (0-0, 2.08)
Cole is the definition of an ace. Cleveland had to go through presumptive 2024 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, and now they will face the reigning AL Cy Young winner. On Aug. 22 against the Guardians, Cole went six innings, allowing one hit and zero runs. He also had two strikeouts and five walks.
He owns a 1.25 WHIP with eight strikeouts in two games this postseason and has won his last three decisions. He closed out the Royals in Game 4 of the ALDS, finishing with seven innings, allowing six hits and one earned run.
Cole went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA and 99 strikeouts in the regular season.
Facing Cole in Yankee Stadium in his third career postseason start is a dream matchup for Bibee. He has picked up two no decisions, though they turned out to be Guardians victories, and has garnered nine strikeouts with a 1.27 WHIP in his first two starts. He claims just one career start against New York, picking up the victory in five innings with five strikeouts, allowing four hits and two earned runs. He has allowed a total of two runs in 8 2/3 innings of work in the postseason campaign.
Bibee went 12-8 with a 3.47 ERA and racked up 187 strikeouts in the regular season. Cleveland is 24-9 overall when Bibee takes the mound this season.
Who are the announcers for Guardians vs. Yankees Game 2?
Brian Anderson will be on play-by-play while Ron Darling and Jeff Francoeur will be the analyst. Lauren Jbara will report from the field.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs Yankees Game 2?
Spread: NY: (-1.5), CLE: (+1.5)
Moneyline: NY: (-170), CLE: (+142)
Run total: 7
Full ALCS Schedule
Game 1: Yankees 5, Guardians 2
Game 2: Guardians at Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7:38 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
Game 3: Yankees at Guardians, Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:08 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
Game 4: Yankees at Guardians, Friday, Oct. 18, 8:08 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
Game 5: Yankees at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:08 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
Game 6: Guardians at Yankees, Monday, Oct. 21, 5:08 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
Game 7: Guardians at Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:38 p.m., TBS, truTV and Max
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What: ALCS Game 2: Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees
When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
Time: 7:37 p.m. Eastern
Where: Yankee Stadium | Bronx, New York
Channels: TBS, truTV and Max
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Here is a part of a story on Cantillo’s wild night in the Bronx in Game 1 from cleveland.com Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes.
NEW YORK — Give rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo an A for effort.
Not so much for what he did on the mound Monday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, but what he did afterward. This is about how Cantillo handled things after throwing four wild pitches in the Guardians’ 5-2 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Three of New York’s five runs were tied to Cantillo’s a record number of wild pitches.
“My performance was the difference in the game,” said Cantillo. “So, I live with that. I’m excited to watch all of us get after it Tuesday and the rest of the series.”
Cantillo relieved right-hander Alex Cobb with the bases loaded and two out in third inning after Cobb had trouble his back and left hip tightened. Facing lefty Anthony Rizzo, Cantillo threw his first wild pitch to score Aaron Judge from third for a 2-0 lead. After walking Rizzo to reload the bases, he threw another wild pitch to Alex Verdugo to score Giancarlo Stanton for a 3-0 lead.
“It wasn’t a matter of me not being prepared,” said Cantillo. “It was a matter of going in there and doing what you’re supposed to do. That’s execute. Tonight, I did not execute. I’ll learn from it and be ready for the next opportunity.”
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