The American League Championship Series kicks off at Yankee Stadium as the New York Yankees face the Cleveland Guardians after both teams advanced from the Division Series. The ALCS is a best-of-seven series with the winner progressing to the World Series. The Yankees aim to reach their first World Series since 2009, relying on Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gerrit Cole, while the Guardians look to continue their bullpen-heavy approach under rookie manager Stephen Vogt in their quest for a first World Series win since 1948. the provided text so the reader can quickly understand the main points.
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The Yankees suffered an 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays in a series finale marked by four errors, further complicating their AL East standings. Despite a strong early defense, misplays in critical moments, particularly by Max Fried and Cody Bellinger, allowed Toronto to capitalize, leading to manager Aaron Boone stressing the need for defensive improvement as they prepare for a demanding schedule ahead. Want More Context? 🔎
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