The New York Yankees have secured their spot in the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. This marks the Yankees’ return to baseball’s biggest stage for the first time since their 2009 victory. The team’s 15-year gap between pennants tied a franchise record. The Yankees were propelled to victory by timely hitting from designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and a nearly flawless bullpen performance. After trailing 0-2, Stanton’s two-run home run in the sixth inning tied the game, leading to a victory in extra innings with Juan Soto’s three-run home run. This win puts an end to the Yankees’ recent playoff losses in championship series, most notably against the Houston Astros. Despite their absence from the World Series in recent years, the Yankees have consistently made it to the playoffs and have now reached their sixth championship series since 2010.
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Yankees secure spot in World Series for first time since 2009 by defeating Guardians in Game 5
