CLEVELAND — The Guardians were teetering on the brink of going down to a devastating series deficit in the American League Championship Series. With the Yankees holding a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth, hope seemed nearly extinguished. But in a moment of pure magic, Jhonkensy Noel entered the game. Pinch-hitting for Daniel Schneemann, he crushed a two-run homer off Yankees reliever Luke Weaver, tying the game and igniting the Cleveland fans back into the game.

Following a scoreless top of the tenth inning, the Guardians entered the bottom half with a chance to walk it off. Designated hitter David Fry became the hero, launching a walk-off home run that delivered a thrilling 7-5 victory for the Guardians. This win not only kept Cleveland’s postseason hopes alive but also shifted the series to a more manageable 2-1 in favor of New York.

Understanding the stakes, the Guardians knew they had to fight hard. Historically, only one team— the legendary 2004 Red Sox— has come back from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven playoff series. With this victory, Cleveland has rekindled its chances in the series. They now looks to build on this electrifying moment as they prepare for the next chapter of the ALCS.