The Yankees endured a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Cleveland despite four hits from Aaron Judge and the returning Ben Rice’s leadoff home run. Mark Leiter Jr. didn’t have his best breaking pitches, coughed up the lead, and New York’s bats couldn’t capitalize on any baserunners.
They’ll hand the ball to Carlos Rodon in Wednesday’s matinee finale in hopes of avoiding a sweep. The big lefty was strong in his last outing versus the Rays on Friday, pitching six shutout innings of two-hit ball with nine strikeouts and four walks. Fans will recall Rodon also started the Pennant-clinching Game 5 in last year’s ALCS.