After the New York Yankees’ 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, giving them a 2-0 lead, Aaron Judge delivered a simple three-word message to fans: “That’s what it’s about.” Judge, who hit his first home run of the 2024 postseason in the game, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and encouraged fans to maintain the energy moving forward.
The Yankees have looked like the stronger team throughout the series, while Cleveland, despite a surprising season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt, has struggled. The Guardians exceeded expectations, winning the AL Central and finishing with the second-best record in the American League, but their inexperience has shown in this series, with some questionable decisions from Vogt and mistakes on offense and defense.
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Although Vogt has managed well overall for a first-year skipper, Aaron Boone’s postseason experience with the Yankees has given New York an edge. Stars like Judge and Juan Soto have stepped up, helping the Yankees push toward their first World Series win since 2009. Meanwhile, the Guardians are seeking their first title since 1948, and while the Yankees are firmly in control, anything can happen in the MLB playoffs.
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