The hero, zero, and all-out pitch in Monday's Yankees-Guardians Game 1 win:
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Carlos Rodon started Game 2 against the Royals in the ALDS, and after collapsing in the fourth inning, he gave the Yankees exactly what they wanted with a power pitch in the sixth inning.
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Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo scored on two wild pitches in the bottom of the third inning, and added two more runs in the fourth for another run.
Three of the four batters he faced gave up walks.
The unsung hero
Luke Weaver, still impressing Mariano Rivera in October, made his fourth save to save the day in the eighth inning.
Main status
In Game 1 of the ALCS, the Yankees drew seven walks — after completing 27 free passes in the ALDS vs. the Royals — which helps wear down Cleveland's overburdened staff. Dew.
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'He set the tone' — Anthony Rizzo on Rodon's winning performance
